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Teller Of The Unexpected: A Biography

Roald Dahl

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Teller Of The Unexpected: A Biography Invites Readers Into Roald Dahl's Remarkable World, Tracing How A Daring Life Shaped One Of The 20Th Century’S Most Cherished Storytellers. This Biography, Firmly Rooted In The Genre Of Literary Biography, Speaks To Fans Of Dahl, Curious Readers, And Anyone Who Loves Stories That Feel Both Playful And Illuminating. With An Energetic, Adventure-Filled Tone, The Book Celebrates Imagination, Courage, And The Joy Of A Life Lived Boldly.

Written With Warmth And Clarity, Teller Of The Unexpected: A Biography Weaves Together Dahl's Early Years, Wartime Service, And Enduring Creative Output Into A Cohesive, Human Portrait. Grounded In Surviving Primary Resources, The Narrative Reveals The Man Behind The Mischief—An Intrepid Pilot, A Rule-Breaker With A Romantic Sensibility, And A Craftsman Who Built Worlds That Feel Both Magical And True. Dennison’S Careful Research Is Paired With A Storytelling Cadence That Makes The Journey As Entertaining As It Is Enlightening.

The Book Is Structured To Balance Intimate Detail With Broader Context, Inviting Readers To See How Life Events Fed The Distinctive Voice That Readers Around The World Adore. With Vivid Scenes, Careful Analysis Of His Novels And Screenplays, And Thoughtful Reflections On His Impact, Teller Of The Unexpected: A Biography Offers A Fresh Assessment Of Dahl's Legacy While Honoring The Joy His Stories Have Brought To Generations. Whether You're Revisiting Favorite Tales Or Meeting The Author For The First Time, This Biography Invites You To View Dahl With New Warmth And Nuance.

Comprehensive Portrait Of Roald Dahl Tracing His Adventurous Life From School Sports Hero To Wartime Pilot And Beyond
In-Depth Look At Dahl's Literary Output And How His Stories Capture The Child’S-Eye View
Insights Drawn From Surviving Primary Resources For Authentic Context
Engaging, Accessible Narrative By Matthew Dennison That Reads Like A Flowing Biography
Exploration Of What Made Dahl An Iconoclast And A Romantic And How That Shaped Writing For Both Kids And Adults
Clear Pacing And Thoughtful Reflections That Make Learning Engaging And Enjoyable

After Turning The Last Page Of Teller Of The Unexpected: A Biography, Readers Gain A Richer Understanding Of Roald Dahl—A Life That Blended Danger, Romance, Humor, And Unstoppable Imagination. The Book Leaves You Inspired To Explore More Of His Work, See The World With A More Curious Eye, And Believe That Great Storytelling Can Transform How You Think And Feel About Life.

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Author

Roald Dahl

Publisher

B Jain Publishers

Number of Pages

272

Language

English

SKU

BK0530171

ISBN

9781639363322

Reading Age

All

Dimensions

13.97 x 3.3 x 20.96 cm

Binding

Hard Back

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Roald Dahl

The Son Of Norwegian Parents, Roald Dahl Was Born In Wales In 1916 And Educated At Repton. He Was A Fighter Pilot For The Raf During World War Two, And It Was While Writing About His Experiences During This Time That He Started His Career As An Author. His Fabulously Popular Children'S Books Are Read By Children All Over The World. Some Of His Better-Known Works Include James And The Giant Peach, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, And The Bfg. He Died In November 1990. Roald Dahl Was A British Author Of Popular Children S Literature And Short Stories, A Poet, Screenwriter And A Wartime Fighter Ace. His Books Have Sold More Than 300 Million Copies Worldwide. Dahl Has Been Called "One Of The Greatest Storytellers For Children Of The 20Th Century Roald Dahl Was A Spy, Ace Fighter Pilot, Chocolate Historian And Medical Inventor. He Was Also The Author Of Matilda, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, The Bfg And Many More Brilliant Stories. Quentin Blake Has Illustrated More Than Three Hundred Books And Was Roald Dahl'S Favourite Illustrator. In 1980 He Won The Prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 He Became The First Ever Children'S Laureate And In 2013 He Was Knighted For Services To Illustration. Gary Is An Author, Editor And Doodler Based In Perth In Scotland. As Well As His Fantastical Children'S Series The Notwitches, Gary'S Work Has Included Art Books, Joke Books, Puzzle Books And Annuals. He Has Also Written Books For Hit Children'S Brands Including The Beano, Hey Duggee And Bluey. Matthew Dennison Is The Author Of Nine Critically Acclaimed Works Of Non-Fiction, Including Behind The Mask: The Life Of Vita Sackville-West, A Book Of The Year In The Times, Spectator, Independent And Observer, And The Much-Praised Eternal Boy, A Life Of Kenneth Grahame, And His Biography Of Her Late Majesty The Queen, Published By Head Of Zeus. Roald Dahl Was A Spy, Ace Fighter Pilot, Chocolate Historian And Medical Inventor. Roald Dahl Was Born In 1916 In Wales To Norwegian Parents. He Was Educated In England Before Starting Work For The Shell Oil Company In Africa, And Began Writing After A 'Monumental Bash On The Head' Sustained As An Raf Fighter Pilot During The Second World War. He Worked In A Tiny Hut In The Apple Orchard Of His House In Buckinghamshire Until His Death In 1990 At The Age Of Seventy-Four. Roald Dahl'S Many Books Continue To Be Loved By Readers The World Over, Who Delight In The Magic Of His Marvellous Storytelling.

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