They've announced today that they are keeping the old versions in print.
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Roald Dahl's books are to be printed in their original form, following criticism of the decision to amend novels including The BFG, making them more suitable for modern audiences.
The plan to remove references to things like characters' appearance and weight had sparked a fierce debate.
Words including "fat" and "ugly" were removed after being reviewed by sensitivity readers, who check for potentially offensive content.
Puffin will now sell the originals.
Francesca Dow, managing editor of Penguin, which owns Puffin, said: "We've listened to the debate over the past week which has reaffirmed the extraordinary power of Roald Dahl's books, and the very real questions around how stories from another era can be kept relevant for each new generation.".....
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-64759118
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