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Roald Dahl’s The Witches - The Official World Book Day Bedtime Story - Warner Bros. UK

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After learning about witches from his grandmother, a young boy accidentally stumbles into the witches' annual gathering - and decides to take on the Grand High Witch herself.

Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1-5, Chapters 6-11, Chapters 12-22

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1. contented

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

My grandmother leant back in her chair and sucked away contentedly at her foul black cigar.

2. nib

the writing point of a pen

"Is it like ink?" I asked.
"Exactly," she said. "They even use it to write with. They use those old-fashioned pens that have nibs and they simply lick the nib."

3. relentless

not willing or able to stop or yield

"No wonder my breakfast toast was all nibbled round the edges this morning," my grandmother went on relentlessly.

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"The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Chapters 1-5

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After learning about witches from his grandmother, a young boy accidentally stumbles into the witches' annual gathering - and decides to take on the Grand High Witch herself. Here are links to our lists for the novel: Chapters 1-5, Chapters 6-11,...

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Stories are good for you

Roald Dahl said, " If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely."

We believe in doing good things.

Ten percent of The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited's (company number 11099347) operating profit goes to charity. This all means we give lots of money to good causes. Did you know that in 2017 we arranged for over £1,500,000 of donations to be made to charitable and worthy causes? If you didn't know that, your head is emptier than a bondungle!
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Welcome to the official Roald Dahl website, where you'll find all the latest news about the World's no. 1 Storyteller and author of much-loved stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and The Witches. You can also plan your visit to the Roald Dahl Museum and Storyteller and learn about the work of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity.

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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Miranda Richardson

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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Miranda Richardson

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