Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He
spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work
for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out,
he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the
age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he
began to write. His first short story, which recounted his
adventures in the war, was bought by "The Saturday Evening Post,"
and so began a long and illustrious career.
After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began
writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his
family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own
children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.
Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers
of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity
continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including "James and
the Giant Peach," "Matilda," "The BFG," and "Charlie and the
Chocolate Factory," delight an ever-growing legion of fans.
Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site:
www.roalddahl.com
In a typically wicked Dahl outing, a lad named George does away with his nasty grandmother by giving her a concoction that he brews from a mixture that includes shampoo, shaving cream and floor polish. Ages 7-11. (Sept.)
Gr 2-4-Richard E. Grant performs this reading of Roald Dahl's tale (Puffin, pap. 1998) with an appropriately British accent. Fully-voiced, the production is expressive and pleasing, making a great story an even better read-aloud. As George seeks a cure for his grandmother's grumpiness, his creative elixir produces surprising results. Listeners will appreciate the humor, suspense, and resolution in this silly plot so typical of Dahl's writing. Appropriate for listening centers, reading classes, literature studies and general circulation, the length and reading level of this title will be appreciated by those who work with reluctant readers. Consider this purchase essential for libraries with audio collections.-Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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