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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#40)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – The Sleeping Beauty” – Danny and his dad think up the most cunning plan in the history of poaching! (from Danny the Champion of the World)
    • “Behind The Book – Country Life” – Roald Dahl had some spliffing times in the countryside – as both a child and an adult
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw Victor Hazell” – Put pen to paper and draw this horrible, greedy man with one of his hunting chums!
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – Close Encounter” – After his near-death experience, Roald Dahl is ready to get back in the cockpit!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Posh Nosh” – Pretend you’re lord of the manor and invite your friends round for some classy cuisine!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Wobbly Pheasant” – This unbalanced bird will have you rolling on the floor in fits of laughter
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Fantastic Forests” – Have you ever wondered what lurks deep in the woods and forests? Find out here!
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – Bewildering Brain-bogglers” – Get those brain cogs turning – you’ll need real talent to get all of these right!
    • plus more
  • Comes with Card Pack

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#38)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – The Television-Chocolate Room” – The two remaining families find themselves in an extremely bright and dazzling room (from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
    • “Behind The Book – Thoughts and Vision” – Did you know that Roald Dahl was a TV star as well as a famous author
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw Mrs Teavee and Mike” – Pick up a pencil and draw Mike after his transportation by television!
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – The Crash” – Roald Dahl has a terrifying experience that he is lucky to live through
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – GIANT Chocolate Bar Cake!” – This oversized Wonka bar is a chocoholic’s dream. Run to the kitchen and get baking!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Crazy Glasses” – These goggly-eyed specs will have you and your friends in fits of laughter
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Terrific TV” – Crammed with all kinds of tremendous facts about the wonderful world of television
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – Magical Mind Mayhem” – Crazy quizzes and wacky word grids. Yes, you’ve guessed it, it’s puzzle time again!
    • plus more
  • Comes with Card Pack

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#21)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – Meet the Ladderless Window-Cleaners” – Billy comes face-to-face with some creatures who run a very unusual business! (from The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)
    • “Behind The Book – Fishy Favourites and Creature Comforts” – Discover how Roald Dahl’s favourite things crop up in his stories
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw Pelly” – Capture this incredible character on paper…he’s more beak than bird!
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – The Chocolate Challenge” – Young Roald Dahl is surprised by a school test he really likes!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Fabulous Fish Cakes” – If you wish for a dish of fish, look no further than this scrumptious snack!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Monkey Photo Holder” – Make a dazzling display of your photos with a truly magnificent monkey!
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Absurd Birds and Winged Wonders” – Pelly isn’t the only bird capable of fabulous feats. Check out some of his amazing cousins!
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – Brain Bafflers” – Sharpen your wits and get to grips with these peculiarly perplexing puzzles
    • plus more
  • Comes with Pelican Charm

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#17)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – Meet Alfie the Tortoise” – Mrs Silver wants her beloved pet to grow and Mr Hoppy knows just what to do
    • “Behind The Book – Esio Inspirations” – Read about the real-life experiences Roald Dahl drew on to write Esio Trot
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw Alfie” – Can you draw this incredibly cute tortoise? Grab a pencil and get sketching
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – Captain Hardcastle” – Part Two – The second part of this true story sees young Roald in a spot of trouble!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Tortoise Treats” – Turn a boring old potato into a marvellous meal with a tortoise twist!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Top Secret Scrolls” – Got a secret message you want to share? Send your friend a special scroll
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Really Incredible Reptiles” – Flabbergasting facts about Alfie’s scarier cousins…from crocodiles to snakes
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles” – Brain Bogglers – A splendiferous selection of puzzles to get your brain into top gear!
    • plus more
  • Comes with Tortoise Charm and art paper

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#37)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – The Magic Finger” – Meet the girl whose magical powers have some freaky results on her neighbours! (from The Magic Finger)
    • “Behind The Book – High in the Sky” – So what inspired Roald Dahl to write The Magic Finger? Find out here
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw the Girl” – Sparks will fly when you get your drawing gear out to sketch this picture
    • “The Roald Dahl Story” – The Middle of Nowhere – Roald Dahl and his fellow trainee pilots are sent to an air-base in a desert
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Chocolate Bird Nests” – These tasty treats are perfect for parties, so get that apron on!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Wondrous Wings Trick” – Create a tremendous trick that will give a boy wings in one swift move
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Wonderful Wings” – Heaps of fabulous facts about a whole load of crazy creatures with wings
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – Brain Swellers” – A whole new batch of phizz-whizzers to get your mind in motion
    • plus more
  • Comes with Duck Hunter Charm

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#13)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – George Makes the Medicine” – His nasty grandmother had better watch out because George is planning revenge! (from George’s Marvelous Medicine)
    • “Behind The Book – Doctor Dahl” – Roald Dahl had a love of all things medical – including the shavings from his own spine
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw George” – Learn to draw the young medicine maker jumping around his wicked potion
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – The Matron” – Roald and his school pals realise they can’t get the better of this fierce old dragon
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – George’s Marvellous Mousse” – A little bit of this, a little bit of that…before you know it, you’ve made a delicious dessert!
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Secret Snack Storers “- If you’re planning a midnight feast, you need a crafty place to stash those tasty treats…
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Marvellous Medicine!” – Mould, fizzy drinks, exotic plants…cures and potions come from the strangest places!
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – George’s Mind Stirrers” – Your brain will get all mixed up when you try to untangle this little lot
    • plus more
  • Comes with George’s Medicine Charm

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The Magical World of Roald Dahl (#31)

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  • This magazine was published fortnightly in the UK by Eaglemoss Publications starting in 2005.
  • Contents:
    • “Terrific Tale – Captured!” – The Grand High Witch has mixed up some Mouse-Maker and she’s about to use it! (from The Witches)
    • “Behind The Book – Magic and Mice…” – Read about mice at Gipsy House and how important magic was to Roald Dahl
    • “Amazing Art Class – Draw Bruno Jenkins” – Can you draw this greedy boy turning into a mouse? Grab your pencil and give it a go!
    • “The Roald Dahl Story – The Black Mamba” – While in Africa, Roald Dahl meets a VERY unwelcome guest…
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Marvellous Magical Mouse-Maker” – Your friends will be flabbergasted when you show them this terrific trick
    • “Get Whizzily Busy – Chocolate Mice Biscuits” – Bake some delicious chocolate biscuits with a whole lot of squeak
    • “Fantastic Fact File – Astonishing Transformations” – There are loads of changes that take place in the real world – here are just a few of them
    • “Phizz-Whizzing Puzzles – Petrifying Puzzles” – You’ve got to be as sharp as witches’ claws to crack this lot!
    • plus more
  • Comes with Card Pack

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Someone Like You

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  • Published by:
    • Penguin Books, 2012
  • Includes:
    • “Taste” read by Richard E. Grant
    • “Lamb to the Slaughter” read by Juliet Stevenson
    • “Man from the South” read by Stephen Mangan
    • “The Soldier” read by Stephen Mangan
    • “My Lady Love, My Dove” read by Richard Griffiths
    • “Dip in the Pool” read by Adrian Scarborough
    • “Galloping Foxley” read by Richard Griffiths
    • “Skin” read by Tamsin Greig
    • “Poison” read by Richard E. Grant
    • “The Wish” read by Stephen Mangan
    • “Neck” read by Julian Rhind-Tutt
    • “The Sound Machine” read by Adrian Scarborough
    • “Nunc Dimittis” read by Derek Jacobi
    • “The Great Automatic Grammatizator” read by Will Self
    • “Claud’s Dog (The Ratcatcher, Rummins, Mr. Hoddy, Mr. Feasey)” read by Jessica Hynes

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James and the Giant Peach

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  • Published by:
    • Puffin Audiobooks
  • Read by: full cast
  • Runtime: 72 minutes
  • Fully dramatized with specially composed music

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