Author: Dahl, Roald

Reading age: from c 9 years

Published on 24 October 2024 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 544 pages
163 x 225 x 47 | 734g

A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.

Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George¡¯s granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author¡¯s favourite Roald Dahl characters.

Discover George¡¯s Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits. Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.

Plus discover stories from:Nadia Shireen (The BFG)Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)Elle McNicoll (Matilda)Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)Pamela Butchart (The Witches)Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)Sib¨¦al Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).