CHARLIE AND THE GREAT GLASS ELEVATOR by Roald Dahl is the last book I read for the marathon. The story here continues with the adventures of Charlie Bucket, his family and Mr Willy Wonka—all eight of them shooting into the sky in a glass elevator. And then things get out of control. The glass elevator… — read more

THE WITCHES by Roald Dahl is the fourth book I have completed for the Roald Dahl Reading Marathon.“She” (in the quote above) is the Grand High Witch and along with many other witches, they are having an annual meeting at the same hotel where Boy (we do not know his name) and his grandmother is… — read more

MATILDA is the third book I have completed for the Roald Dahl Reading Marathon and it’s my favourite! I started reading it at 11 PM (Saturday) and finished at 1.18 AM (Sunday). Snuggled up in my reading chair, I did feel a little sleepy and feared I might not be able to finish the book… — read more

THE BFG is the second book I completed for the Roald Dahl Reading Marathon. I started reading THE BFG in the late afternoon, managed to throw in an afternoon nap, and completed it just in time before dinner.The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is indeed a special giant. It’s another fun book and an imaginative one… — read more

What a fun way to begin the weekend on a beautiful Saturday by reading Roald Dahl’s JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH! This book—along with four others—is part of my Roald Dahl Reading Marathon. The goal is to read all the five books within two days. My first Roald Dahl book was CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE… — read more

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY by Roald Dahl is my first Roald Dahl book and I must say I love it! This highly imaginative book is a gem and one that’s full of lessons. I like the little boy Charlie very much and like most children, he is full of curiosity. He is also obedient… — read more