Rikin Parekh – illustratör

Brought to you by Puffin. 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 short-story collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. This is the perfect seasonal read featuring 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters.With stories from Adam Hills (The Enormous Crocodile), Adam Kay (George’s Marvellous Medicine), Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach), Elle McNichol (Matilda), Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits), Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox), Konnie Huq (Danny the Champion of the World), Nadia Shireen (The BFG), Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me), Pamela Butchart (The Witches), Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger), and Sibéal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).© Roald Dahl 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

A star-studded cast of authors including Sara Pascoe, Kevin and Katie Tsang and Sharna Jackson deliver ten brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this villainous collection that will thrill readers aged 8+

What could be worse than having Miss Trunchbull as your headteacher? How about having her as your summer holiday camp leader! Who knows what terrible tortures she ll have in store for another class of LOATHSOME LEECHES?

Boggis, Bunce and Bean are meaner than ever after their dealings with a rather famous (and fantastic) fox . . . so what will they make of a new set of OUTRAGEOUS intruders to their farm?

Everyone knows Slugworth can't stand Mr Willy Wonka's delicious success but this time, can he find a way to be TRULY ROTTEN and finally steal the secrets of the world s most famous chocolate factory?

And - watch out! - there's a BIG HORRIBLE GIANT on the loose! And he's very hungry for some TASTY children...

In this collection of ten FIENDISHLY FUNNY short stories, some of today s best-loved storytellers have imagined what these infamous ROALD DAHL characters might be plotting.

Dive in but hold tight! These are definitely NOT cosy little bedtime stories. Expect schemes, tricks and villainy from some of the BIGGEST BADDIES around . . .

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All illustrated by Rikin Parekh

One boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan tame a bunch of hyper iguanas and come up with a masterful plan to save the WORLD? Yeah, probably ... but he''s going to need a MASSIVE cheese pizza. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates, Future Ratboy and My Brother is a Superhero.Dylan has wanted a superpower for as long as he can remember, especially since his brother and sister have got really cool ones. But when his wish finally comes true, Dylan is MIGHTILY disappointed. For Dylan has become ... Iguana Boy. He can talk to Iguanas ... RUBBISH!And when supervillain Celina Shufflebottom kidnaps all the superheroes in London, Dylan must work out how to use his new team of chatty iguanas to save the day. He''s going to have to think outside the box, (the pizza box), if he''s going to become the hero he''s always dreamed of. If he''s going to make Iguana Boy cool.''HILARIOUS and so silly - superheroes, reptiles and pizza ... AWESOME, why didn''t I think of that?!'' Tom Fletcher

One boy. One disappointing superpower. Can Dylan and his bunch of hyper iguanas make a lasting impression on the superhero collective, run by Ron Strongman, or will he be laughed out of town?He might have the lamest superpower ever but Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, has proven himself worthy enough to be accepted into the superhero collective. Dylan is excited and his iguanas are hyper. Recipe for success, RIGHT?Iguana Boy and his team of iguanas eagerly await their orders to SAVE THE WORLD. But CEO of the Superhero Collective Ron Strongman doesn''t have time for lowly superheroes. Dylan will have to find his own way to get to the top, or else he will be saving silly cats from trees FOREVER. When a new villain is causing chaos across London, Dylan can''t believe his luck... this is his chance. Can Iguana Boy bring Repeat Offender to justice ... In 30 seconds or less!

One Boy. One Disappointing Superpower. Can Dylan prove his worth, or will he be saving cats from trees FOREVER? The hilarious third book in the Iguana Boy series. Dylan, AKA Iguana Boy, EPICALLY FAILING his superhero missions. It''s getting embarrassing now ... Fortunately, a MYSTERIOUS HERO is about to turn his luck around. BUT THEN, supervillain, MIND BENDER kidnaps all the superheroes and demands the government work flat out on a special GOLDEN TOOTHBRUSH! Can Iguana Boy save the day, ALONE? (with the help of his trusty iguanas!)Great to read aloud with children of 5+ and perfect for newly independent readers of 7+.