I can't recommend enough for kids who grew up reading Dahl like I did, who are now adults, to read his adult short story collections. "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "Switch Bitch" and "Kiss Kiss" are all excellent.
Henry Sugar is a wonderful story. I spent ages staring into candles as a kid hoping that would work!
Candles are still magical. Henry Sugar is part of the reason.
I had no idea The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar was for adults. I read that when I was only eight or so after reading other Dahl books like Matilda and The Witches. I loved the premise.
They're good, but very dark and uncomfortable. My favourites were the WWII based stories.
If you're enjoying those, check out his two autobiographies too - they're great reads, even as someone who doesn't tend towards the genre!
Just got Henry Sugar. It'll give me something to read during the 8 hour trip I'm about to take.