The Great Automatic Grammatizator
About this book
Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. From the sensitivity of stories such as 'Katina' to the surprising creepiness of 'Taste', these stories are full of all the fun, excitement and wonder of Roald Dahl's writing, offering originality, ingenuity, horror, unexpected twists and turns, a touch of the macabre – and much more besides. Contains: Great Automatic Grammatizator Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat The butler -- Man from the South Landlady Parson's Pleasure The umbrella man -- Katina Way Up to Heaven Royal Jelly Vengeance Is Mine Inc. -- Taste Neck
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 3 readers · 288 pages · ≈ 5 h 20 m · Light
How long does it take to read The Great Automatic Grammatizator?
About ≈ 5 h 20 m — 288 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Great Automatic Grammatizator?
288 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Great Automatic Grammatizator?
It sits on the Young Adult, Short Stories, Fiction shelves.
Is The Great Automatic Grammatizator in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The Great Automatic Grammatizator?
Roald Dahl.