dahl, roald

Presents vital information on the most-studied short stories at the high school and early-college levels. Each entry contains author biography, plot summary, characters, themes, style, historical context, critical overview, and criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Roald Dahl.

"In this brand-new biography, Matthew Dennison re-evaluates the traditional narrative surrounding Dahl--that of school sporting hero, daredevil pilot, and wartime spy-turned-author--and examines surviving primary resources as well as Dahl's extensive literary output to tell the story of a man who identified as a rule-breaker, an iconoclast, and a romantic--both insider and outsider, war hero and child's friend"--Provided by publisher.

"The whimsical, wacky, and wondrous character of Willy Wonka made his first appearance in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." When the fictional factory owner opened up the doors of his company, readers were welcomed into his world of pure imagination . . . and chocolate! Wonka went on to dazzle a whole new set of fans in the 1971 film that brought Dahl's characters to life. Since then, there have been other movie adaptations, books, musicals, and even theme park rides that bring the world just a little bit closer to this fantastic chocolatier"--Provided by publisher.

A State Standards-aligned resource for teaching Roald Dahl's "Fantastic Mr Fox" in grades three through four that includes worksheets.

Combines poems about a smart pig, a crocodile, a hungry lion, a scorpion, an aunt-eating anteater, and a flying cow with the story of a crocodile who devises secret plans and a few clever tricks to secure his lunch.

"Simple text and full-color photographs introduce readers to Roald Dahl. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Contains over three hundred questions and answers about some of Roald Dahl's best-loved titles, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Fantastic Mr. Fox," and "Matilda.".

Contains two stories about the author's life, including "Boy," which describes his childhood, and "Going Solo," which recounts his journey from England to Africa and his time flying with the Royal Air Force.

Presents an illustrated collection of quotes and passages from Roald Dahl's "The Witches.".