The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: And Six More: The "Boy Who Talked with Animals"; The "Hitch-hiker"; The "Mildenh" (Puffin Teenage Books)

The story is truly unforgettable and a little piece of me still believes its all possible - a book that will restart your imagination and relive your memories. Although it is aimed at teenagers, I think its possible to read some of the stories to younger children and share the wonderful tale with them.

A Brilliant read that you will never tire of - in my view totally under rated and overlooked as one of Dahl's finest storys. Unmissable.


The forgotten masterpiece.   October 25, 2004
guillamus olivrus (London)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful

This book was written by Dahl for both older children and adults. I remember first reading this book back in the seventies. The book manages to get into the adult libraries and children's libaries. Seven great, interesting, magical and informative stories including "the hitchiker" which made "tales of the unexpected". Even today, I still try to copy Henry Sugar with the candle and flame to see if I can acquire that wonderful gift of seeing without my eyes. I still believe it is true, so please don't spoil my dream! For me, this was always my favourite Dahl book; And yet so unsung!!!
Whenever I see collected box sets of Dahl, it is rarely included. But, please try this book for yourself, you won't be disapointed. And maybe....just maybe....you can learn Henry's trick! Thank you.


A book to feed you Imagination   June 17, 2002
13 out of 17 found this review helpful

I read this book as a young teenager and loved it. Typical Roald Dahl style stories that take you imagination to fantastic places, you always become the character in these stories and end up reading it like it was happening to you in real life.

Fantastic book, not heard of by many but well worth buying. I've lost my original well worn copy and am eagerly awaiting a replacement which I have ordered.