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The life of Roald Dahl

Name: The life of Roald Dahl
ISBN: 9781445151595

By Emma Fischel

How did a fighter pilot’s wild adventures spark the magic behind Charlie, Matilda and the BFG?

informative · engaging · inspiring · lively

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is The life of Roald Dahl about?

This biography follows Roald Dahl from his childhood and school days to his travels in Africa, service as a fighter pilot and first steps as a writer. Discover the experiences, people and adventures that helped shape his imagination and led him to create unforgettable stories such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and James and the Giant Peach. With facts, quizzes and summaries of his famous books, it introduces young readers to the life and work of a much-loved author.

About the author

Emma Fischel is a brilliant author who loves writing exciting and funny books for children. She is best known for her Witchworld series, where you can discover a magical world full of surprises and adventure. Emma enjoys making up stories that spark your imagination and hopes her books will make you smile and want to read even more!

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2016

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