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The Umbrella Man and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

eBook (Puffin Books, June 20, 2013)

Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about the landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? These compelling tales are a perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius.

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The Umbrella Man and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

Library Binding

Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, Roald Dahl was a master of short stories for adults. The thirteen tales collected here were specially selected for their appeal to teens, and they represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic, humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarre twists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl's standing as one of the world's foremost storytellers."A baker's dozen of barbed, witty, obliquely macabre short stories... This sampler of Dahl's writing conveys a sense of his versatility." --Kirkus Reviews

The Umbrella Man and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

Paperback (Speak, Jan. 19, 2004)

Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about the landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? These compelling tales are a perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius.

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The Umbrella Man and Other Stories

Roald Dahl

Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, May 1, 1998)

Collects the adult short stories written by Roald Dahl before his embarking to the world of children's fiction, including entries that are appropriate for teen readers and that feature humorous, fast-paced plotlines and surprise twist endings.