Grades 2 - 3

The gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory are opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowed inside.

Seven tales of fantasy and fun "are told with the special wit, the unexpected twists that have made Roald Dahl's short stories and children's books so popular with readers of all ages."--Book-of-the-Month Club News.

George’s grouchy grandma needs a taste of her own medicine, and George knows just the right ingredients to put into it!

Dear Reader, I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels.

For most kids, "The Trunchbull" is pure terror, but for Matilda, she’s a sitting duck.

Charlie and Willy Wonka are back, this time in a fantastic journey to outer space in their glass elevator.

Meet a hero, a wise old grandmother, and the most gruesome, grotesque gang of witches imaginable!

Who needs a ladder when you’ve got a giraffe with an extending neck? The Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company certainly doesn’t. They don’t need a pail, either, because they have a pelican with a bucket-sized beak. With a monkey to do the washing and Billy as their manager, this business is destined for success.

Luckily for Sophie, the BFG is nothing like his neighbors, whose favorite pastime is guzzling little children.

After any harrowing struggle, it is nice to consider checking into a hotel for a rest. In fact, this might be just the break Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire could use after their wearying deep-sea adventure. A hotel can be a good choice for any family vacation. With so many floors, such a variety of rooms, and a curious array of guests, spending time in the safety of the right hotel can be the perfect learning environment for children of any age.