1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)
- Over 20 million copies sold worldwide
- Adapted into two major motion pictures, in 1971 and 2005
- Translated into more than 60 languages
2. The BFG (1982)
- Over 18 million copies sold worldwide
- Adapted into an animated film in 2016
- Translated into more than 40 languages
3. James and the Giant Peach (1961)
- Over 17 million copies sold worldwide
- Adapted into an animated film in 1996
- Translated into more than 30 languages
4. Fantastic Mr. Fox (1970)
- Over 16 million copies sold worldwide
- Adapted into an animated film in 2009
- Translated into more than 30 languages
5. Matilda (1988)
- Over 16 million copies sold worldwide
- Adapted into a stage musical in 2010 and a major motion picture in 1996
- Translated into more than 50 languages