Fantastic Mr Dahl

How did a young boy from a small town in Wales grow up to become one of the world's greatest storytellers- the creator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda? From his days at boarding school to his love of chocolate and endless storytelling, Roald Dahl's life, just like his books, was nothing short of extraordinary. Now the award-winning writer Michael Rosen explores Roald Dahl's own story to discover what made his writing so fantastic.
Abstract: Just how did Roald Dahl get into writing? Where did he get his ideas from? What ingredients in his life turned him into the kind of writer he was? This title provides answers to these questions. It includes stories and anecdotes from Roald Dahl's school days and family life.