James an the Giant Peach.

A childrens classic I would say. Some small words in Dahl's writing always make me smile.

'Poor Earthworm', the Ladybird said, whispering in James's ear. 'He loves to make everything into a disaster. He hates being happy. He is only happy when he is gloomy. Now isn't that odd? But then, I suppose just being an Earthworm is enough to make a person pretty gloomy, don't you agree?'

'Poppycock!'

(just because it sounds fun when you say it)