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The Life of Roald Dahl

A Marvellous Adventure

Emma Fischel, Author

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: July 14, 2016

Category: Literature, books & writers (Children’s/Teenage)

ISBN: 9781445151595

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s birth, this book traces his life from his childhood, to his time in Africa and as a fighter pilot and his early writing – leading to Roald becoming one of the funniest, most famous and best-loved children’s authors of all time. The book also includes information about his legacy. A fun quiz and brief summaries of four of Roald Dahl’s best-loved books (James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG) are included to inspire children to read them.
Every page features easy-to-follow text and a black-and-white line drawing to help bring Roald Dahl’s adventures to life. Accessible to readers aged 6 and up.

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Roald Dahl's life is just as gripping as his fiction ... The accessible text is perfect for readers of 6+ and there are loads of black-and-white line drawings for readers to enjoy

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Emma Fischel

Emma Fischel is an experienced writer, specialising in both fiction and non-fiction for children of primary school age. She has written several titles in this series. Emma lives in London with her three children.