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Ten Short Stories gathers eight of Roald Dahl’s classic children's tales, each written in his signature humor and imaginative style. The anthology showcases Dahl’s aptitude for clever plots and memorable characters, making it an engaging read for young readers.
The collection features the following stories: The Umbrella Man, Dip in the Pool, The Butler, Hitchhiker, Mr Botibol, My Lady Love, My Dove, Way Up to Heaven, Parson's Pleasure, Sound Machine, and Wish.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Roald Dahl
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