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Titles in This Set
The Twits
James and the Giant Peach
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me
The Enormous Crocodile
Esio Trot
The Magic Finger
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124143480
Publisher: Ladybird (Penguin Random House Children's UK)
Age Range: 3-11 (Levels 1-4)
Overview
This Ladybird Readers Roald Dahl 7 Books Collection Set brings together seven of Roald Dahl's best-loved stories, retold across graded reading Levels 1-4 for children learning to read in English. From The Twits to The Magic Finger, each paperback keeps Dahl's mischievous humour intact while simplifying vocabulary and sentence structure. Ideal for classrooms, home learning, or gifting, this brand-new set supports Cambridge English exam preparation and builds reading confidence one level at a time.
About the Books
Ladybird Readers is a graded ELT series designed for children learning English as a foreign or second language, taking classic Roald Dahl tales and adapting them across eight CEFR-aligned levels. This 7-book set spans Levels 1 to 4. The Twits (Level 1, Pre-A1) uses short present-tense sentences ideal for absolute beginners preparing for Cambridge Pre-A1 Starters. James and the Giant Peach (Level 2, A1) introduces past tense and simple adverbs, building toward A1 Movers. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Level 3, A1+) expands vocabulary and comprehension for Movers-level learners, while The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me and The Enormous Crocodile, also Level 3, continue this progression with longer sentences and more complex structures. Esio Trot and The Magic Finger (Level 4, A2) push readers further with multi-clause sentences, modal verbs, and a wider range of tenses, preparing children for Cambridge Flyers assessments. Every title retains Dahl's trademark wit and mischief, supported by comprehension activities and key vocabulary glossaries. Whether read at bedtime, in guided lessons, or independently, these editions open Dahl's imaginative worlds to a new generation of readers and language learners alike.
About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales to Norwegian parents and served as a fighter pilot in the RAF during the Second World War before becoming one of the world's best-loved children's authors. His books, including James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and The Witches, have been translated into dozens of languages and enjoyed by generations of readers for their humour, imagination, and mischievous sense of justice.
Why You'll Love This Collection
Perfect for early readers and English language learners alike, this set pairs Dahl's irresistible storytelling with carefully graded text, helping children build reading skills and confidence while falling in love with unforgettable characters.
Please Note: Books will be dispatched with the UK ISBN and UK edition cover as shown in the listing images.
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