Roald Dahl: Set of 3 Books

by Roald Dahl

- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
- The BFG

Genres: Childrens, Fiction, Fantasy

Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Roald Dahl was a beloved British author, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot, best known for his enchanting and often darkly humorous children's books that have captivated generations of readers around the world. Born in Llandaff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl led a life marked by adventure, tragedy, creativity, and enduring literary success. His vivid imagination and distinctive storytelling style have made him one of the most celebrated children's authors in modern literature.
Before becoming a writer, Dahl lived a life filled with excitement and hardship. He served as a Royal Air Force pilot during World War II, surviving a near-fatal crash in the Libyan desert. His wartime experiences and travels deeply influenced his storytelling, often infusing his works with a sense of danger, resilience, and the triumph of the underdog. After the war, he began writing for both adults and children, showing a rare versatility that spanned genres and age groups.
Dahl's children's books are known for their playful use of language, unforgettable characters, and a deep sense of justice, often pitting clever children against cruel or foolish adults. Some of his most iconic titles include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox, and The Witches. These works are filled with fantastical elements and moral undertones, empowering young readers to challenge authority, think independently, and believe in the impossible.
Equally acclaimed for his work for adults, Dahl wrote numerous short stories characterized by their macabre twists and dark humor. His stories were frequently published in magazines such as The New Yorker and later compiled into bestselling collections like Someone Like You and Kiss Kiss. He also wrote screenplays, including the James Bond film You Only Live Twice and the adaptation of Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Despite his literary success, Dahl was a complex and sometimes controversial figure, known for his strong opinions and difficult personality. Nonetheless, his books continue to be treasured for their wit, originality, and the sense of wonder they inspire. Many of his stories have been adapted into successful films, stage plays, and television specials, further cementing his legacy.
Dahl's impact on children's literature is immeasurable. His ability to connect with young readers through a mix of irreverence, heart, and imagination has made his stories timeless. Even after his death, his books remain in print and continue to be read by millions of children worldwide. His writing not only entertains but also encourages curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Roald Dahl's work lives on as a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of a truly original voice. He remains a towering figure in literature whose creations continue to spark joy, mischief, and inspiration across generations.

Reviews

[Kanna Shiota]

63min I chose this book because I like Charlie and the chocolate factory.

Question
If you went to space by the great glass elevator, what did you want to do there?
I want experience no gravity and flow in space.

Mr. Wonka is a character person. Do you have any friends or family members who you think a character person?

7words
Wonka Family Elevator Higher Earth Air Back!



. 70min. If the space hotel U.S.A really there, what do you want to do there?
I want see another planet from the hotel and eat space food.

If you find some strange thing, what do you do? Can you check what it is?
I can't approach because I'm not brave.

Hotel Spaceship President What! Spy??? Bomb Empty



66min
If you could go space, would you like to meet Ariel's ? What do you want to talk with them??
I want to meet them! I want to know their daily life:-)
The chief interpreter of America knew every language in the world. If you ware he, what country's people do you want to talk with?
I want to talk with Moroccan. Because my host family was Moroccan in Boston. Their language is very difficult to hear ;-(
7words:
Link-up who freeze language dance mars something

71min
They met dangerous alien in space, if you saw it can you approach?
I cannot do that but the alien they met was very cute! So I want to tach it if I didn't know its dangerous.
Wonka was invited to the White House by president. If you go there, what do you want to do?
I want to talk with president's wife:-)
Alien shape attack safe song invention song

61min
The president's nanny sang a song for him. If you could ask singing someone song only for you, who did you want to ask? And what song do you want to listen??
I want to ask NAOTO INTIRAIMI and I want to listen Kimiraifu.
The astronauts was attacked their rocket by aliens. I thought astronauts is very dangerous job. What kind of jobs do you think the most dangerous ? why?
I think astronauts is the most dangerous ! Because space is non gravity and very cold.
7 words
Song man alien! Help! many Wonka battle


60min
An alien names knid can change his shape. If you could change your shape, what shape do you want to be?
I want to be long (tall) and I want to see around the world :-)
Charlie and Wonka was really excited and really pleased about their victory. When did you pleased recently? And what for?

Knid Attack Battle grandpa rope won attack

61min
They came back to the earth finally. And Oompa-Loompas welcomed them. Do you have any place to go back now?
I want to back to BOSTON!
Grandma Josephine could put her feet on floor after a long ages. What are you did not do for a long time and you want to do?
I want to play at park.

Knid victory done? Button back men welcome


11/19. 81min
7words
Wonka-vite younger recipe drink? gave squabble sad vanish
Question
Wonka-vite is a pill to be young and healthy. One pill make the person 29years younger. If you got it, would you like to drink or would someone to drink? And why? Who?
I don't want to drink because I'll vanish if I rejuvenate 20years. But I want to my dog drink it.
Georgina was not share the pill and they squabbled. What do you think about her?
I think she have to share it. Also, because of her bad thinking , she vanished.


11/26 82min
7words:-) rescue find minus oldest help invention fine!
Question:-)
Charlie's grand parents could not stand and walk. But eventually,they could run because they really want to go White House invention.
Have you ever experienced you could do that you had thought you can not do?
When I was high school student, I thought I could not do forward upward circling because I had not do that for a long time, but I could do it :-)

Wonka,Charlie and his family members was invited to White House because they rescued many people. Have you ever recognized by doing something ?
When I was elementary school student, I was a ward a prize for my picture.

[Elisabeth]

I thought that Charlie and the Choclate Factory was fabulous (see seperate for details).
The BFG is one of my all time favourite books. I really like the BFG's language (particularly his word for Charles Dickens!(Dahl's Chickens!)). Sophie sounds a very sweet little girl, and the orphanange sounds a very hard place to be sweet! The giants sound foul.
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator was a great disappointment to me. It wasn't nearly as good as CATCF.
Overall, I would award this 7/10. The first two books were great, but were let down by the last one.

[Polka-dot-pin-up]

Three childhood classics! would love to see Charlie and the great glass elevator made into a movie. The BFG would have to be one of my all time faves I love the way he collects dreams stores them into jars and gives them to little boys and girls at night! to this day I still like to believe he visits my house and gives me sweet dreams

[Ivyspivy]

I believe that not only every child should read these, but every adult as well. these books, shows you that dreams are important, and that you can do whatever you want. Dreams are important, so don't let ANYONE squash them!

[Jennifer]

what i learned from this book is that you should never judge a person without knowing how that person really is and that you need to get to know that person better before judging and saying that the bfg is bad and he is not he is a friendly person

[Becky]

This is a simple story of a poor boy who gets the opportunity of a lifetime! It was a great little book, and we enjoyed reading it.
Don't expect it to be much like either movie, as both of them added way more than what actually happened in the book.

[Paul Janeway]

These books were amazing. When I was young I read these books and they helped me believe in miracles. I at times found myself connecting with Charlie's with his wishes for his family and his hopes for the future. Both books brought happiness into my life.

[April]

Fantastic book for kids! So imaginative and creative. Easy read that children will find delightful!

Roald Dahl is always brilliant! His stories and rhymes are fun and entertaining! Some of my all time favorites!! Such a great way to entertain children and get them interested in reading!

[Francis]

who doesn't love these?

[Ptolemy]

I did not read charlie and the glass elevator. That's just the only thing I could find that had the right book in it.

[Brittney]

i love all these books ronald dahl was an awesome writer

[Aimee]

Very cute, readable stories that would be great choices to read to your kids. I think even young kids would understand them.

[Michelle]

A plesant blast from the past!

[Gea]

I think that this is a great book that you can read if you want a little break from the harder level books

[Hannah]

I really enjoy books by Roald Dahl

[Christina]

get to know someone before you say something about them becauese then you just might become best friends

[Cheryl]

I read the BFG as a read aloud with my children and we all loved it.

[Emily]

I read the BFG. Not the others.

[Brittany]

I didn't learn anything except that Roald Sahl is a great writer.

[Misty Hong]

Sure its okay.....not the best...but Im not saying its bad...I actually enjoyed them.....

[Elizabeth Bae]

These are great books. They talk about friendship and adventure.

[Yejee]

those books r hilarius. seriously!!!!

[Sammy]

Fun quick Read

[Emma Mcpherson]

I loved this book it was very funny because the BFG talks really funny and eats snazcumbers!

[Ben]

THese all were great books (but thats just me I love Roland Dahl books)

[Yunisa K.D.]

BFG is the best of three.

[Debbie sepic]

Repeatedly read Charlie & BFG. I love them more and more each time. I have not read Glass Elevator. Dahl is my 9 year old's favorite even still.

[Telanni Childs]

I thougt that bfg was 1of tha bes childrens book I had Eva read

[Brian]

if you read this book is going to talk about this lucky boy named chalie buket who mr.willywonka gave his factory to him.this book is going to shock you beacouse is goin to talk about

[adam]

I love Ronald Dahl Books!