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At school, Roald Dahl looked forward most to those special days when the local chocolate company sent every student a large box of chocolate bars for testing. Years later he wrote a children's book inspired by the chocolates. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of the first of a string of incredibly funny stories, which millions of children have read and enjoyed over the years.
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Grade 3-4-These simple, entertaining biographies detail the entire span of these men's lives, emphasizing the factors that inspired them to become writers. Each book recounts interesting anecdotes from the writer's childhood; readers learn that Andersen created plays and a toy theater for his dolls and that Dahl almost lost his nose when his sister crashed the family's brand new car. Langley and Shavick emphasize how both Andersen and Dahl overcame difficulties and tragedy in order to become great writers. At times, Langley's language is a bit cliched: "Girls and boys loved Hans's tales. They thought they were the most wonderful stories they had ever read" and "It was like a fairy tale come true." While the vivid watercolor illustrations are attractive and entertaining, they may leave readers longing for biographies that include photographs, such as Chris Powling's Roald Dahl (Carolrhoda, 1998). Despite these shortcomings, the books will appeal to children. "Important dates" pages will assist young researchers. Worthwhile purchases for most collections.
Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Simple, entertaining biography... Recounts interesting anecdotes from the writer's childhood... The vivid watercolor illustrations are attractive and entertaining... Will appeal to children. "Important Dates" pages will assist young researchers. Worthwhile purchase for most collections."--School Library Journal
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0195214323
- ISBN 13 9780195214321
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages32
- IllustratorMarks Alan
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