Who was Roald Dahl?

Kelley, True

Who was Roald Dahl? by True Kelley ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi - New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2012. - 102 p. ill., maps - Who was .

Lexile measure : 670L

Who was Roald Dahl? -- Young Roald -- School days -- Adventures -- The flying hero -- America -- A struggling writer -- Family man -- More ups and downs -- Roald's hut -- The last chapter -- Timeline of Roald Dahl's life -- Timeline of the world -- Some of Roald Dahl's books for children -- Movies made from Roald Dahl's book.

Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was-- ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.

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Dahl, Roald--Juvenile literature


Authors, English--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
Novelists, English--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature
Children's literature--Authorship--Juvenile literature
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