Packet 11: Tossup 11

In a story by this author, Billy realizes a dachshund he saw through a window was stuffed before tasting cyanide in his tea. (15[1])“The Hitch-Hiker” is a story by this author in a collection whose title character learns from an Indian magician and is named Henry Sugar. A telepathic character created by this author pretends to be the ghost of Magnus Honey to terrify the headmistress Miss (*) Trunchbull. A character created by this author rides the Great Glass Elevator after outlasting Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop and other children who found golden tickets. For 10 points, name this British author whose children’s books include Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ■END■

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