Paperback, 279 pages
English language
Published Jan. 13, 2000 by Puffin Books.
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How much would you pay for revenge? Would you stake a bet on your little finger—or on your only daughter's hand in marriage? Each of the thirteen stories collected here will grab your attention and keep you riveted till the very last word—then turn your expectations upside-down and inside-out. By turns shocking, ironic, humorous, and touching, these tales are filled with bizarre twists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl's standing as one of the world's finest storytellers. --back cover