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Kelley, True.

Who was Roald Dahl? / by True Kelley ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi. - New York : Grosset & Dunlap, c2012. - 102 p. : ill., maps ; 20 cm. - Who was-- ? .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 102).

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.

009-011.

9780448461465 (pbk) 0448461463 (pbk)

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Authors, English
Biography
Novelists, English
Children's literature
Authors, English
Novelists, English

PR6054.A35 / Z73 2012

823/.914