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Book of Ghost Stories Hardcover – 6 Oct. 1983

by Roald Dahl (Editor)
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,677 ratings
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    240 pages
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  5. ISBN-10
    0224021494
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0224021494
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jonathan Cape Ltd
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Oct. 1983
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition Thus
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0224021494
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0224021494
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 416 g
  • Best Sellers Rank: 2,061,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
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Roald Dahl

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The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author.

His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. Some of his better-known works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG.

He died in November 1990.

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Customers find this ghost story collection to be a brilliant example of the genre, with rare quality for anthologies. They appreciate the great selection of stories, with one customer noting it's an incredible collection by Roald Dahl himself. Customers describe the book as fun to read, with one mentioning it's the best time to frit yourself witless.

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20 customers mention ‘Story quality’16 positive4 negative

Customers praise the collection of ghost stories, describing them as brilliant examples of the genre.

"...With only a couple of exceptions, these stories are brilliant examples of the genre." Read more

"...that has the rare quality for ghost anthologies: most of the stories are actually scary...." Read more

"Great selection of short ghost stories." Read more

"...kid so seeing this one l had to get it.it is sad for the book is not all roald dahl story but dont let this put you off I was spell bound by the one..." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Readability’16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good read with rare quality for ghost anthologies.

"Good book. Thanks." Read more

"This is a great anthology, that has the rare quality for ghost anthologies: most of the stories are actually scary...." Read more

"...bound by the one story call harry l could not put the book down a very good book" Read more

"Fab book- love his work. It's in my pile of bedtime reading. Best time to frit yourself witless!!" Read more

7 customers mention ‘Selection’7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's selection, describing it as a great anthology with Roald Dahl's choices.

"This is a great anthology, that has the rare quality for ghost anthologies: most of the stories are actually scary...." Read more

"...Treat yourself to this wonderful collection. Turn off your phone and close the curtains. Sublime." Read more

"...love these stories which are definitely exciting and further more chosen by Roald Dahl...." Read more

"I was aware that RD didn't write these stories. Good selection and enjoyed RD's theory about female writers and ghost stories." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Fun’3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun, with one describing it as the best time to frit yourself witless.

"...It's in my pile of bedtime reading. Best time to frit yourself witless!!" Read more

"...Potter, Hobbits... you will love these stories which are definitely exciting and further more chosen by Roald Dahl...." Read more

"Scary and fun..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the introduction to the book, with one noting it's a classic written by Roald Dahl himself.

"The introduction is well worth reading...." Read more

"...With a classic intro by Dahl himself, this is a perfect way to spend an evening alone, with only these stories, a warm fire, and of course your..." Read more

"...However, I loved the stories and the simple intro by Roald and would not hesitate to recommend to others. Ps...." Read more

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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic collection of stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 September 2024
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    The introduction is well worth reading. Roald Dahl explains his reasoning for collating these stories and outlines which ones in particular are his fave. “Harry” was the first one I read and I was instantly hooked. Treat yourself to this wonderful collection. Turn off your phone and close the curtains. Sublime.
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  • West-side of the Dee
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great anthology, that has the rare quality for ghost ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2016
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    This is a great anthology, that has the rare quality for ghost anthologies: most of the stories are actually scary. With a classic intro by Dahl himself, this is a perfect way to spend an evening alone, with only these stories, a warm fire, and of course your imagination.
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  • carleen boulter
    4.0 out of 5 stars I love roald dahls books from when I was a kid ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2014
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    I love roald dahls books from when I was a kid so seeing this one l had to get it.it is sad for the book is not all roald dahl story but dont let this put you off I was spell bound by the one story call harry l could not put the book down a very good book
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great selection
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 October 2024
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    Great selection of short ghost stories.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Higgle Piggle.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 April 2025
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    Only the best from Roald Dahl

    A selection of several.authors
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  • Janet Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars A triumph
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2017
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    Fab book- love his work. It's in my pile of bedtime reading. Best time to frit yourself witless!!
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  • A. Severn
    3.0 out of 5 stars A ghost story compilation done with extreme industriousness but still disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 July 2025
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    Dahl seemed to approach everything he did with extreme industriousness and in the process of choosing ghost stories for this collection he claimed to have read hundreds and hundreds, and yet for all that I will confess that I found it a disappointing selection. Perhaps the problem is that it doesn't live up to the superb talking-up it gets in Dahl's introduction. he manages to make it sound as if every single story is a previously undiscovered gem and I'm afraid this just isn't true.
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  • Andy L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories picked by the master story teller.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 March 2020
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    A collection of Roald Dahls favourite goats short stories, not his own, which I didn’t quite appreciate when I bought it.

    However, I loved the stories and the simple intro by Roald and would not hesitate to recommend to others.

    Ps. Don’t read too close to bed time.
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  • DD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grandson loved this book
    Reviewed in Canada on 19 January 2024
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    Lovely book and well worth the money.
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  • skady
    5.0 out of 5 stars ¡maravilloso!
    Reviewed in Spain on 8 December 2019
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    Roald Dahl es el maestro de los relatos cortos. Inquietantes, cargados de humor. Uno no puede morirse sin haber leído algo de él.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars A remarkable treat!
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 November 2015
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    Like others who should have read the item description more closely, I purchased this collection thinking it was a book of ghost stories that Roald Dahl had actually written himself. That was my fault. In my defense, however, I wonder why it couldn’t have been entitled “Ghost Stories collected by Roald Dahl”… Doesn’t have quite the same ring to it, does it?

    Dahl explains in his introduction that he had an idea for a television series back in 1958. He would use his writing prowess to write a screenplay for each episode based on an excellent ghost story. Dahl set out to find the best ghost stories for this project. He relates that by the end of a marathon reading session, he had read no fewer than 749 ghost stories. I’m pleased with his discernment.

    However awesome the ghost story television series could have been, it flopped. What we’re left with is a remarkable collection of 14 ghost stories that one of my favorite storytellers read and loved. You may have heard of some of these authors, such as Sheridan Le Fanu. Others were new for me: Rosemary Timperley, Cynthia Asquith, and Mary Treadgold. My favorite out of the whole crop is Timperley’s “Harry.”

    I feel that any fan of Roald Dahl’s short stories (the ones for grownups) will certainly admire this collection. Knowing that he recommended them tells me they’re going to be satisfying. As he remarks, “Good ghost stories are damnably difficult to write.” So let’s sit back and enjoy this spectacular little collection!
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  • Han Fuguang
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scary and great
    Reviewed in Singapore on 28 August 2020
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    There are quite a few stories in the book and they are all well written and scary. I bought this book for my daughter and she's loving it.
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  • Sirshendu Bhaumik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing!☺️❤️❤️
    Reviewed in India on 17 September 2020
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    Awesome book!☺️❤️ A GEM IN THE WORLD OF HORROR FICTION!
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