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How to: pop a balloon with popping candy

Blow up a balloon with this phizz-whizzing method inspired by George’s Marvellous Experiments, with a little help from TV, YouTube and Blue Peter Scientist Greg Foot.

Roald Dahl: George’s Marvellous Experiments

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.

Roald Dahl

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's famous story of Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka and his amazing chocolate factory. Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await – Charlie needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his!
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10 celebratory quotes for Father's Day

From mythical gods to sophisticated grasshoppers, father figures come in all shapes and sizes. Here are ten of our favourite quotes that celebrate wise, silly and wonderful dads.
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7 reasons you should listen to the 3D audio edition of James and the Giant Peach

Here are seven reasons why you should listen to the 3D audio edition of James and the Giant Peach, for a wondercrump experience. It sounds like Roald Dahl's phizz-whizzing characters are in the room with you!

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