New editions of Roald Dahl’s children’s books are being rewritten to remove language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin Books, including the words “fat” and “ugly.”
A note from Puffin at the beginning of the new editions, which have been viewed by The Telegraph, reads: “The wonderful words of Roald Dahl can transport you to different worlds and introduce you to the most marvelous characters. This book was written many years ago, and so we regularly review the language to ensure that it can continue to be enjoyed by all today.”
Some parents who have purchased the new editions have shared screenshots of the note on Twitter. The note stresses Puffin’s gratitude to the organization Inclusive Minds for “introducing us to its network of inclusion ambassadors.”…