Roald Dahl
2) Matilda
Author
Description
Matilda applies her untapped mental powers to rid the school of the evil, child-hating headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and restore her nice teacher, Miss Honey, to financial security.
Author
Publisher
Puffin Books
Pub. Date
2010, c1964-1972
Physical Desc
159 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Description
Features Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka and their adventures in a chocolate factory, and how, together with Charlie's parents and grandparents, they all get stuck in the Great Glass Elevator and find themselves traveling into space.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
4 DVDs (625 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Twenty-five episodes inspired by the dark humor of Roald Dahl, this series of brilliantly written and acted stand alone suspense stories was an instant hit that became an international phenomenon that starred a cavalcade of top stars. Seasons 1 & 2.
Publisher
Sony Pictures
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (314 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Matilda is the smart little girl who's woefully misunderstood by her parents, her brother, and an evil school principal.
In an old house in Paris ... lives little but fearless Madeline who is the heroine of this family comedy based on the classic book series.
Annie is the story of a plucky red-haired girl who dreams of life outside her orphanage.
6) The BFG
Pub. Date
[2016]
Formats
Description
It tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG, while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country. Standing 24-feet tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is endearingly dim-witted and keeps to himself for the most part.
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