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    D is for Dahl

    By Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake

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    About this ebook

    Did you know that Roald Dahl loved chocolate, but never ate spaghetti? Or that he was a terrible speller? Or that he had four sisters? D Is for Dahl is an A to Z collection of facts, trivia, and zany details that bring Roald Dahl and his memorable characters to life. Filled with Quentin Blake's illustrations plus black-and-white photos, each spread is exploding with information about the creator of Willy Wonka, James, and Matilda--from his family tree to the exact type of pencil he used to write his stories. Perfect for devoted fans and Dahl newcomers alike, this is a gloriumptious guide to the world of Roald Dahl.


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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Group
    Release dateMay 30, 2013
    ISBN9781101636206
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    D is for Dahl
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    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916-1990) es un autor justamente famoso por su extraordinario ingenio, su destreza narrativa, su dominio del humor negro y su inagotable capacidad de sorpresa, que llevó a Hitchcock a adaptar para la televisión muchos de sus relatos. En Anagrama se han publicado la novela "Mi tío Oswald" y los libros de cuentos "El gran cambiazo" (Gran Premio del Humor Negro), "Historias extraordinarias", "Relatos de lo inesperado" y "Dos fábulas". En otra faceta, Roald Dahl goza de una extraordinaria popularidad como autor de libros para niños.

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    • 5/5
      D is for Dahl is one of those fantastically quick and fun reads that I think every parent should read with their child (or in my case the adult with the heart of a child). This book is especially fun for those fans of the writer who may not know much about the man himself. He was such a unique, kind individual and that spirit shone through in his writings for both children and adults. To learn about the eccentricities of his private life is to have your estimation of the character of Dahl increase exponentially. For something delightfully funny with a fast pace, this is the perfect book to pick up.
    • 5/5
      A fun little book!
    • 4/5
      If you, like me, have ever wondered how to pronounce Roald Dahl's first name, this is the book for you! It's a short, breezy read consisting of alphabetically organized topics related to Dahl's life and works. I enjoyed the plethora of interesting little tidbits like these:• James and the Giant Peach was originally James and the Giant Cherry;• Dahl wrote his books in a secluded hut on his property and his home was called Gipsy House;• his father died when he was three;• he was a fighter pilot during WW2 and almost didn't survive a plane crash/explosion;• he loved chocolate with a passion, but not chocolate-flavored foods like chocolate cake;• he once helped his daughter cheat on a short story assignment for school, writing it for her (and the hilarious thing was, the paper got a C with the comment that she could do better!);• he and a neighbor invented a therapy that allowed his first wife to recover completely from her strokes;• he always tried to personalize his comments to children during book-signings, even though this made the signings much longer;• his partnership with illustrator Quentin Blake went beyond professional respect into personal friendship;• he loved writing villains and thought beards were disgusting (hence the bearded villains who appear);• Matilda was the only book he was truly pleased with upon finishing;• and his family was Norwegian and that's what they spoke at home...... to mention just a few!The book is written in a "cute" style that is slightly condescending here and there and a little forced in its humor. It is obviously intended for younger readers, but there are items of interest for adult fans as well. I found it fascinating to learn of Dahl's insecurity about his books and his fear, after the completion of each one, that he would not be able to produce another. Although this book is primarily a goofy celebration of all things Dahl, I appreciate the fuller picture it helped me form of the man behind the zany stories. Now I want to revisit his books!(Oh, and for anyone who is wondering, "Roald" is pronounced "roo-ahl.")
    • 4/5
      gives good insight into the originsof some of the favorite Dahl tales.
    • 4/5
      If you, like me, have ever wondered how to pronounce Roald Dahl's first name, this is the book for you! It's a short, breezy read consisting of alphabetically organized topics related to Dahl's life and works. I enjoyed the plethora of interesting little tidbits like these:• James and the Giant Peach was originally James and the Giant Cherry;• Dahl wrote his books in a secluded hut on his property and his home was called Gipsy House;• his father died when he was three;• he was a fighter pilot during WW2 and almost didn't survive a plane crash/explosion;• he loved chocolate with a passion, but not chocolate-flavored foods like chocolate cake;• he once helped his daughter cheat on a short story assignment for school, writing it for her (and the hilarious thing was, the paper got a C with the comment that she could do better!);• he and a neighbor invented a therapy that allowed his first wife to recover completely from her strokes;• he always tried to personalize his comments to children during book-signings, even though this made the signings much longer;• his partnership with illustrator Quentin Blake went beyond professional respect into personal friendship;• he loved writing villains and thought beards were disgusting (hence the bearded villains who appear);• Matilda was the only book he was truly pleased with upon finishing;• and his family was Norwegian and that's what they spoke at home...... to mention just a few!The book is written in a "cute" style that is slightly condescending here and there and a little forced in its humor. It is obviously intended for younger readers, but there are items of interest for adult fans as well. I found it fascinating to learn of Dahl's insecurity about his books and his fear, after the completion of each one, that he would not be able to produce another. Although this book is primarily a goofy celebration of all things Dahl, I appreciate the fuller picture it helped me form of the man behind the zany stories. Now I want to revisit his books!(Oh, and for anyone who is wondering, "Roald" is pronounced "roo-ahl.")
    • 5/5
      Who doesn’t love the writings of Roald Dahl? This title is a collection of some of his writings and thoughts as compiled by an editor (although the Library of Congress gives authorship credit to Dahl himself). It was a fast read, laid out as a kind of encyclopedia with “terms” which have definitions about or as supplied by Dahl himself. You’ll learn about his service in WWII, the invention of a device to drain fluid from the brain (this was real and actually used), his marriage to Patricia Neal (I had no idea) as well as all kinds of tidbits about his writing, the characters and the illustrations. The book itself is illustrated by the same illustrator of his works. Don’t look at this as another Dahl story – it’s completely nonfiction, with some facts less interesting than others (the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars) and provides an insight into the “man” apart from his “work”. Highly Recommended.
    • 4/5
      An alphabetical look at the life of one of childrens literature's best authors. For children or parents who loved the writing of Roald Dahl, this book is a good inside look at his life and inspirations. It sometimes mentions his books for teens, but never his books for adults.
    • 3/5
      Filled with fun facts that even readers of Boy and Going Solo would be unfamiliar with. I enjoyed it very much, even though might just be a grab for cash by the Dahl estate.
    • 4/5
      truly gloriumptious, nice facts on Dahl, nice illustrations by quentin blake.
    • 3/5
      A nice book with facts any Dahl-fan would want to know.