Product Description

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!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90247 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-02
• Released on: 2005-11-01
• Formats: Audiobook, CD
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 4
• Binding: CD-ROM

Customer Reviews

All 4 stories
This CD set is fantastic value. If you are reading this you are obviously an RD fan and what makes these CD's so special is that they are read by the author. Not only is Roald Dahl one of the best authors of all time but he has the great ability to tell the story exactly as it was meant to be read. My 2 children [aged 8&6] adore this at bedtime or on a long journey. All the stories appeal to both boys, girls and parents. We all know the tales, but they are a pleasure to listen to. You will not regret this GREAT buy!

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!