Who was Roald Dahl? /

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by Kelley, True.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Marchesi, Stephen. Series: Who was-- ? Published by : Grosset & Dunlap, (New York :) Physical details: 102 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm. Subject(s): Authors, English | Novelists, English | Children's literature | Authors, English | Novelists, English Year : 2012 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 102).

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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.