"Skin and Other Stories" by Wendy Cooling is a compelling collection that explores themes of identity, vulnerability, and the human condition through a diverse range of characters and scenarios. Each story delves into the complexities of personal relationships and societal expectations, often revealing the raw emotions that lie beneath the surface. From haunting encounters that leave a lasting impact to poignant reflections on the nature of self, Cooling's writing captures the intricacies of life and the connections that bind us. The stories invite readers to confront their own experiences and challenge their perceptions of reality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Teenage Books .

There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Roald Dahl was born in Wales of Norwegian parents the child of a second marriage. His father and elder sister died when Roald was just three. His mother was left to raise two stepchildren and her own four children. Roald was her only son. He had an unhappy time at school and this influenced his writing greatly. He once said that what distinguished him from most other childrens writers was this business of remembering what it was like to be young. Many of his books have been turned into films - Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, The Witches, James and The Giant Peach, Esia Trot, Fantastic Mr Fox. Roalds childhood and schooldays are the subject of his autobiography Boy. https://www. roalddahl. com/ Wendy Cooling has been a teacher, Head of Children's Book Foundation and is now well-known as a freelance children's book consultant and anthologist.