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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1977 · Est. 9 hour read
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More
By Roald Dahl
Discover tales where reality blurs with fantasy, featuring talking animals and hidden treasures.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 25,741 ratings
240 pages· 64,367 words· Est. 9 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a world where a boy converses with animals and a man sees with closed eyes. Uncover hidden treasures and explore the blurred lines between fact and fiction. These stories promise unexpected twists and a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and where does reality end?
From the publisher
Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!
Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A cleaver mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- 64,367
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.7
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 10
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 105349
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2000
- First published
- September 12, 1977
- Publisher
- Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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