dahl, roald

Explores the elements of Roald Dahl's characters through interviews with the author, readings from his books, animated scenes from his plots, and captioned demonstrations of his various writing devices. Examines Dahl's four rules of writing: make your readers laugh, make your readers squirm, enthrall your readers, and excite your readers.

Explains how Roald Dahl created interesting children's characters through the use of exaggeration, metaphors, and similies. Also explores the characteristics of good and evil figures in children's books. Includes interviews with Roald Dahl, readings from his books, animated scenes from his plots, and captioned demonstrations of his various writing devices.

Presents seven short plays based on Roald Dahl's story about a little boy who stumbles upon a witches' convention, and includes tips on staging, costumes, and props.

Explains how Roald Dahl created characters through the use of exaggeration, metaphors, and similies. Also explores the characteristics of the good and evil figures in his children's books, and introduces the man who inspired the Big Friendly Giant in the BFG.

As a young man working in East Africa for the Shell Company, Roald Dahl recounts his adventures living in the jungle and later flying a fighter plane in World War II.

Chronicles the life of author Roald Dahl, discussing his childhood, schooling, inspirations, career achievements, and personal life.

Introduces children to the life of author Roald Dahl, discussing his childhood, years in the Royal Air Force, most popular stories, the medical device he helped invent, and other related topics.

An introduction to Roald Dahl, author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," discussing his childhood in South Wales, his schooling and travel, his service during World War II, his marriages and children, and his writing career.

Offers seven plays based on Roald Dahl's novel in which Sophie is kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG--big friendly giant--and the two set out to save the world. Includes staging, props, and costume tips.