| ISBN |
9781783122158 (hardback) |
| Name |
Caldwell, S. A. (Stella A.) author. |
| Title |
The gloriumptious worlds of Roald Dahl / written by Stella Caldwell ; illustrated by Quentin Blake. |
| Published |
London : Carlton Books Limited, [2016] |
| ©2016 |
| Description |
59 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Notes |
"Roald Dahl 100"-- Cover. |
| "A spectacular scrapbook of stories, characters and creations"-- Cover. |
| Summary |
HAVE YOU EVER wanted to know what actually happened to James Trotter's parents when they encountered an angry escaped rhino? Or how to make the Twits' infamous bird pie? Well now you can find out, with The Gloriumptious Worlds of Roald Dahl. The book is a brilliant extension to Dahl's wonderful stories, and gives fascinating insights into the characters and events from Roald Dahl's writing in a humorous, exciting and downright gloriumptious way. For the very first time, the stories behind the stories are brought to life in this brand new title. Inside, Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations are combined with previously unpublished reproductions of imagined letters, artefacts and posters, and editing notes from Dahl himself, to bring all of Roald Dahl's characters alive. Whether you have read all of Roald Dahl's stories, or are just beginning to enjoy them, this is a great companion book that will help you delve even deeper into Roald Dahl's worlds. |
| Subjects |
Dahl, Roald -- Juvenile literature |
| Authors, English -- 20th century -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature |
| Children's stories -- Authorship -- Miscellanea -- Juvenile literature |
| Toy and movable books |
| Other Names |
Blake, Quentin illustrator. |
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