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Children's Literature
Roald Dahl was himself the character he created in many of his wildest stories—always seeking an adventure, making life lively for his children, in love with chocolate ever since attending a private school where every new Cadbury chocolate bar was tested! He kept a secret diary of his childhood dreams which he wrote in a secret treehouse at the top of a chestnut tree. Young readers will enjoy learning about Roald Dahl as much as they enjoy his whimsical stories. The book is filled with photos from Dahl's personal life as well as the movies made from his stories. Quotes from his books fill colored squares on each page. The book has a pleasing, interesting layout with a lot of solid information in small, easily read sections. This biographical series "Famous Lives" covers a wide range of political and cultural figures from William Shakespeare to Pablo Picasso, Bill Gates, Queen Elizabeth II and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Each book includes a glossary, additional resources and an index. 2004, Raintree, Ages 9 to 14.—Karen Leggett
Book Details
Published
January 1, 2004
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pages
48
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780739866269