Famous People, Famous Lives: Roald Dahl

A short account which describes the life of one the world’s most popular children’s authors, using easy words, a timeline and vivid line art. His thrilling biography is traced from his early visits to Africa to his time as a fighter pilot in the war, and his subsequent visits to America. At the age of 45, Dahl’s first children’s book was published, and from that time forward his fame grew and grew. Today he is remembered as one of the greatest children’s authors ever, inspiring a love of books among youngsters everywhere!