The Plays by Roald Dahl - 7 Books Collection Set for Kids - Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4) - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The BFG – The Plays
The Witches – The Plays
Danny the Champion of the World – The Plays
James and the Giant Peach – The Play
The Twits – The Plays
Fantastic Mr Fox – The Play
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Play

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780241383124
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
The Plays by Roald Dahl brings together seven stage adaptations of the author's best-loved stories, scripted for performance by David Wood. This brand-new paperback collection turns favorites like The BFG, The Witches, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory into ready-to-read scripts, complete with clear stage directions and expressive dialogue. Perfect for classrooms, drama clubs, libraries, and family read-aloud nights, the set lets kids step into Dahl's mischievous worlds by giving voice to giants, witches, foxes, and unforgettable children. It is an ideal gift for young performers and lifelong Dahl fans alike.

About the Books
Each script in this seven-book set distills a full-length Roald Dahl novel into a compact, playable drama, making his stories accessible for group reading and school performance. The BFG follows a lonely orphan and a dream-catching giant as they team up against the child-eating giants of Giant Country. The Witches turns the chilling and comic showdown between a boy, his grandmother, and the Grand High Witch into a script built for suspenseful staging. Danny the Champion of the World dramatizes the close bond between a boy and his father as they outwit a bullying landowner through a daring poaching scheme. James and the Giant Peach follows an orphaned boy who escapes his cruel aunts by traveling inside a giant peach alongside a crew of oversized insect friends. The Twits captures the gleeful, prank-filled war between two of literature's most disgusting spouses. Fantastic Mr Fox stages the clever campaign a fox and his family wage against three vindictive farmers determined to catch him. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brings Willy Wonka's factory tour to life as Charlie Bucket and four other children compete for a life-changing prize. Adapted by David Wood, these scripts preserve Dahl's humor and heart while adding practical stage notes, manageable cast sizes, and lively dialogue suited to school assemblies and drama classes. The paperback format makes the set easy to pass around a classroom, and each title can be read or performed independently.

Key Benefits

• Seven complete play scripts adapted from Roald Dahl's most famous stories
• Brand-new paperback set, easy for classrooms, drama clubs, and libraries to share
• Scripts adapted by playwright David Wood with clear stage directions
• Encourages reading aloud, group performance, and confident public speaking
• Great gift for ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4), teachers, and Dahl enthusiasts
• Compact format ideal for backpacks, book bags, and classroom libraries

Book-by-Book Guide
The BFG – The Plays — Stages the friendship between Sophie and the dream-catching Big Friendly Giant as they take on the child-eating giants.
The Witches – The Plays — Dramatizes a boy and his grandmother's daring plan to outwit the sinister Grand High Witch.
Danny the Champion of the World – The Plays — Brings to life a father-son poaching scheme aimed at a bullying local landowner.
James and the Giant Peach – The Play — Follows James's escape from his cruel aunts inside a giant peach with a band of insect friends.
The Twits – The Plays — Delivers the prank-filled feud between two of Dahl's most gleefully repulsive characters.
Fantastic Mr Fox – The Play — Stages Mr Fox's clever underground campaign against three vengeful farmers.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – The Play — Dramatizes Charlie Bucket's golden ticket tour through Willy Wonka's astonishing factory.

About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a British novelist and short story writer whose books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and The Witches, remain among the most beloved children's stories ever published. Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, Dahl served as an RAF fighter pilot in World War Two before turning to writing. His inventive, mischievous storytelling has captivated generations of readers worldwide. These play scripts were adapted for the stage by David Wood, a celebrated children's playwright known for bringing classic stories to life for young performers and audiences.

Why You'll Love This Set
This seven-book paperback collection turns story time into showtime, giving kids a hands-on way to explore Roald Dahl's imagination through performance. It's a fantastic classroom library addition, a fun back-to-school pick for drama class, and a memorable birthday or holiday gift for any young Dahl fan who loves reading aloud.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.