Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1281 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-02
• Released on: 2005-11-01
• Format: Audiobook
• Binding: Audio CD

Synopsis
Newly designed CD pack containing 4 Favourite stories from the grand master of storytelling. Roald Dahl reads. Four favourite stories on four colour CDs. The featured stories are: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY (abridged) Probably Dahl's most famous story, about how Charlie finds the Golden Ticket and visits Willy Wonka's wonderful chocolate factory. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (abridged) James escapes from his nasty aunts and embarks on a tremendous adventure with a host of strange new insect friends. THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE All the animals in the jungle band together to prevent the very bad crocodile from eating his favourite lunch -- children! THE MAGIC FINGER When the little girl in this story gets angry -- watch out! Her magic finger might start pointing at you!

Customer Reviews

A delight!
Roald Dahl's voice is a delight. A refreshing change from the modern obsession for sound effects and other over-the-top techniques that, apparently, are added to capture a child's attention.

My two children listen to Dahl's audio CDs and read his books constantly. They enjoy many other styles of reading and story telling but I do believe Dahl has a special place in their hearts - and mine!

Dull
Its the pure tone of RD's voice that sends my daughter asleep! I don't think he reads it like it ought to be read to be honest. It is after all aimed at children, and so should be adapted for such an audience. It doesn't make me any less of a RD fan, I adore his work!

Stick to writing Roald!
Features the author doing a very bland reading job with no background music or whimsical sound effects. Only practical use I have found for it is to use it as an alternative method for making my 6 year old fall asleep.