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The missing golden ticket and other splendiferous secrets

2010
Presents a deleted chapter and alternate ending for Roald Dahl's novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," as well as recipes, anecdotes, and other writings associated with the story.

Roald Dahl

2005
Describes the life of author Roald Dahl, including his childhood, his time in the military, and his time as a writer.

Through the tempests dark and wild

a story of Mary Shelley, creator of Frankenstein
2003
A fictional account of a brief period in the life of the writer famous for her novel about Frankenstein.

Kipling, storyteller of East and West

1985
A brief biography of the teller of tales about East and West, from his early years in India and schooling in England to his later success as reporter, poet, and short story writer.

Roald Dahl

the storyteller
2004
Introduces the life and work of children's author Roald Dahl, whose famous characters include Charlie, Willy Wonka, Matilda, James, and the BFG.

William Shakespeare

2004
An introduction to the life of William Shakespeare accompanies a selection of his sonnets and excerpts from his plays.

Agatha Christie

writer of mystery
1997
A biography of the English mystery writer who, after creating Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, became a Dame Commander of the British Empire.

Charles Dickens

1989
A biography of the popular Victorian novelist whose books combined sentiment, humor, and social realism.

Shakespeare

1988
A biography of the most famous playwright of all time, with numerous pictures bringing his period to life.

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