The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More by Roald Dahl

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More

Roald Dahl

240 pages • first pub 1977 (view editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade short stories adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Ideal for curious readers who relish imaginative, whimsical tales with a dash of dark humor and unexpected twists that blur reality and fantasy.

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Seven stories of fantasy and fun by the fantastic Roald Dahl.The Boy Who Talked With Animals - in which a stranded sea turtle and a small boy have more in common than meets the eye.The Hitchhiker - proves that in a pinch a professional pickpocket ...

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Community Reviews

3.97
based on 3,131 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 62%

adventurous: 61%

funny: 61%

dark: 24%

mysterious: 24%

reflective: 23%

inspiring: 22%

emotional: 19%

hopeful: 16%

relaxing: 13%

informative: 10%

sad: 8%

challenging: 7%

tense: 7%

Pace

46% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
8% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
6% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

37% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

35% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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