The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories by Roald Dahl

The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories by Roald Dahl

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Summary

Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? This book features thirteen of the author's most unexpected tales, offering young readers a suitable introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius.

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The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories by Roald Dahl

Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. From the sensitivity of stories such as 'Katina' to the surprising creepiness of 'Taste', these stories are full of all the fun, excitement and wonder of Roald Dahl's writing, offering originality, ingenuity, horror, unexpected twists and turns, a touch of the macabre - and much more besides.
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER.
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ISBN 13 9780141311500
ISBN 10 0141311509
Title The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories
Author Roald Dahl
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Year published 2009-09-03
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.