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The Great Automatic Grammatizator

by Roald Dahl

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](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504542W/The_Great_Automatic_Grammatizator) [Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL3985404W/Mrs._Bixby_and_the_Colonel's_Coat) The butler -- [Man from the South](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504421W/Man_from_the_South) [Landlady](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504259W/Landlady) [Parson's Pleasure](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL8318648W/Parson's_Pleasure) The umbrella man -- [Katina](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504285W/Katina) [Way Up to Heaven](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504268W/The_Way_Up_to_Heaven) [Royal Jelly](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504271W/Royal_Jelly) Vengeance Is Mine Inc. -- [Taste](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL15091200W/Taste) [Neck](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL20504509W/Neck)

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?