Other Biographies

What's Their Story? – Roald Dahl

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• Title: What's Their Story? – Roald Dahl
• Author: Andrea Shavick
• Illustrator: Alan Marks (full colour illustrations on every page from this award–winning and very popular illustrator)
• Published: Oxford University Press, UK
• Note: The book is part of the Oxford Reading Tree – key stage 2
• Description: A biography of Roald Dahl for children between the ages of 6 and 11, the book tells the story of this remarkable man who was not only a famous author but also a boxing champion, a fighter pilot and inventor who saved thousands of lives.
• My Verdict: "Colorful and easy to read, this bio is great for younger children curious about the man who wrote their favorite books."

From the author's website (http://www.shavick.com): "Since the book was published (in October 1997) I have discovered that although originally written for children, my book is being enjoyed by teenagers and adults too. In fact, it’s selling so well, Oxford University Press are already in the middle of their second print run. At the moment the book is available from all good book shops in the U.K. price £3.99 for the paperback and £7.99 for the hardback version.

What's Their Story? – Roald Dahl is available from all good book shops in the U.K. and many international Internet bookstores. Please email me if you have any difficulty obtaining this book."