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A Taste of the Unexpected

by Roald Dahl · 2005

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As well as being famous the world over for his darkly humorous children's tales - all published by Puffin - Roald Dahl is also known for his compelling and twisted short stories, all of which are published in Penguin paperback. This collection gathers together three sinister tales that fully exhibit Dahl's mastery of suspense and his unsurpassed ability to tease the reader until the very last sentence.

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- Taste

- The Way Up to Heaven

- The Landlady.

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adult
Length
short · 56 pages
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