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This volume gathers seven short stories written by the celebrated British author Roaldβ―Dahl for a young audience. The collection contains the eponymous tale *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar* alongside six additional adventures that blend humor, fantasy, and subtle mystery.
Included titles are *The boy who talked with animals*, *The hitchhiker*, *The Mildenhall treasure*, *The swan*, *Lucky break*, and *A piece of cake*. The stories are well-suited for readers aged thirteen and up, offering a mix of whimsical narrative and moral insight.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Roald Dahl
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