Roald Dahl Books Which Resonate With Adults

8June,2024 Credit: Wiki Commons

Matilda

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The Big Friendly Giant

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James and the Giant Peach

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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The Witches

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The Twits

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

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