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The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy
  • Published: 8 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241810453
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $27.99

The Terrible Miss Trunchbull and Other Tales of Tricks & Villainy

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8 Sept 2026
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3 Sept 2026
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Adventures aren’t just for heroes . . . Ten tales of plots, tricks and villainy, featuring your favourite Dahl baddies, from Miss Trunchbull to the Witches.

Discover ten new stories inspired by Roald Dahl's nastiest characters in this star-studded collection for readers aged 8-12.

What happens when Miss Trunchbull is sent to Crackleback Camp to deal with a class full of LOATHSOME LEECHES?

Have Boggis, Bunce and Bean FINALLY met their match in the unexpected new farmers, Bunty, Beau and Beryl?

And have you heard the one about the even MORE enormous crocodile?

With black and white illustrations by Rikin Parekh, this hilarious collection features 10 brand-new stories inspired by Roald Dahl's original stories and characters, with each storyteller taking on their favourite Roald Dahl villain.
  • Published: 8 September 2026
  • ISBN: 9780241810453
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 400
  • RRP: $27.99

About the author

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.
portrait photo of Roald Dahl

Also by Roald Dahl

Matilda
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The BFG
Fantastic Mr Fox (Colour Edn)
The Twits
The Witches
James and the Giant Peach
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