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I am so excited to be here today to talk with you about Roald Dahl! The one, the only...the so talented! I was very fortunate to be chosen as part of the anniversary tour hosted by Hannah at the Irish Banana.
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My Review:
Today I am excited to share with you a little bit about D is for Dahl. In this lovely book, we get to go behind the scenes to learn more about the author and the wonderful stories that he wrote. I have to say I learned so much and it was such a fun interesting read. It goes through each letter of the alphabet and gives facts about Roald. It definitely makes me want to go to his museum in England!
Here are just a few of my favorite facts:
-He adored dogs, birds, and even goats. But he hated cats! (You guys know I don't hate cats, but it is interesting to hear that was his mindset!)
-When translated into Italian, the Big Friendly Giant becomes Il Grande Gingante Gentile. So in Italy the book is called GGG (instead of BFG!)
-Roald Dahl spent happy times working in the U.S. Capital in the 1940's.
Just so many wonderful tidbits about his life. Also, I really appreciated the illustrations throughout out this book. I recommend this book for anyone who has loved his stories to get a better understanding of the author! Happy Reading and thank you for the opportunity!
Purchase D is for Dahl
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About ROALD DAHL:
Roald
Dahl (1916–1990) was one of the world’s most imaginative, successful and beloved storytellers. He was born
in Wales of Norwegian parents and spent much of his childhood in England. After
establishing himself as a writer for adults with short story collections such
as Kiss Kiss and Tales of the Unexpected, Roald Dahl began writing children's
stories in 1960 while living with his family in both the U.S. and in England. His
first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many
of his books are dedicated.
Roald
Dahl was inspired by American culture and by many of the most quintessential
American landmarks to write some of his most memorable passages, such as the thrilling final scenes in James and the Giant Peach - when the peach lands on the Empire
State Building! Upon
the publication of James and the Giant
Peach, Roald Dahl began work on the story that would later be published as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and
today, Roald Dahl’s stories are available in 58 languages and, by a
conservative estimate, have sold more than 200 million copies.
Roald
Dahl also enjoyed great success for the screenplays he wrote for both the James
Bond film You Only Live Twice in 1967
and for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
released one year later, which went on to become a beloved family film. Roald Dahl’s popularity continues to increase
as his fantastic novels, including James
and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,
delight an ever-growing legion of fans.
Two
charities have been founded in Roald Dahl’s memory: the first charity, Roald
Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity, created in 1991, focuses on making life
better for seriously ill children through the funding of specialist nurses,
innovative medical training, hospitals, and individual families across the UK.
The
second charity, The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre – a unique cultural,
literary and education hub – opened in June 2005 in Great Missenden where Roald
Dahl lived and wrote many of his best-loved works. 10% of income from Roald
Dahl books and adaptations are donated to the two Roald Dahl charities.
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Giveaway:
1 winner can pick 5 books from the Roald Dahl collection! US Only.
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