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The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy

Name: The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy
ISBN: 9780241810460

What happens when Dahl’s wickedest villains meet even trickier rivals and unexpected dangers?

wickedly funny mischievous outrageous spooky

Genres

Humour Adventure Horror/Spooky

What is The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy about?

Ten fiendishly funny short stories bring some of Roald Dahl’s most notorious villains back for new schemes, tricks and trouble. Miss Trunchbull becomes a terrifying summer-camp leader, Boggis, Bunce and Bean face unexpected rivals, and a gigantic giant goes hunting for children. Inspired by characters from Matilda, The Twits, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox and other Dahl favourites, this lively collection is packed with outrageous plans, wicked humour, daring escapes and deliciously villainous surprises.

Pages

416 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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