Puffin said that edits were even made in the author's lifetime. They said that in the last year, they have published updated editions of 16 of Dahl's books, by working with the Roald Dahl Story Company and insisted these were 'small' edits to text and changes to covers and layouts. 'Roald Dahl's stories remain unchanged and his mischievous spirit undiminished,' a spokesman for the publisher said - pictured is Roald Dahl 'It is not unusual for publishers to review and update language, as the meaning and impact of words changes over time.' With that comes a significant responsibility, as it might be the first time they are navigating written content without a parent, teacher or carer. The publisher maintains that the spirit of the iconic books remains unchanged.Ī spokesman for Puffin told The Bookseller: 'Children as young as five or six read Roald Dahl books, and often they are the first stories they will read independently. The move has sparked fury among some literary fans including acclaimed writer Sir Salman Rushdie who branded the move as 'absurd censorship'.Įdits include descriptions of characters' physical appearances for example removing the word 'fat', making some characters gender neutral, and references to the colours 'black' and 'white' are also said to have been removed. Puffin hired sensitivity readers to rewrite chunks of Dahl's texts to ensure the books 'can continue to be enjoyed by all today'. The publisher of Roald Dahl has defended changes made to his books as 'minimal' and insisted it has a 'significant responsibility' to young readers.
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