Who was Roald Dahl? / by True Kelley ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was-- ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780448461465
- ISBN: 0448461463
- ISBN: 9781451766844
- ISBN: 145176684X
- ISBN: 9780545640305
- ISBN: 9780606266505
- Physical Description: 102 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Grosset & Dunlap, [2012]
- Copyright: ©2012
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 102).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Who was Roald Dahl? -- Young Roald -- School days -- Adventures -- The flying hero -- America -- A struggling writer -- Family man -- More ups and downs -- Roald's hut -- The last chapter -- Some of Roald Dahl's books for children -- Movies made from Roald Dahl's book -- Timelines.
- Target Audience Note:
- 009-011.670L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.6 1 153909.
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- 21 of 25 copies available at NC Cardinal.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO DAH (Text) | 37810460013815 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | JB DAHL (Text) | 30441100692243 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bridger Memorial Library | JB DAHL (Text) | 30441100827690 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | J B DAHL (Text) | 39488900201288 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | jB DAHL (Text) | 0020510623703 | Juvenile Biography | Checked out | 07/14/2026 |
| Fairview Library | J/PBK (Text) | 0020512727122 | Juvenile Fiction Paperback | Available | - |
| Halifax Main Library | J B DAHL HAL (Text) | 01011700056820 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Harmony Branch Library | JB DAHL KEL (Text) | 33114017896374 | Juvenile Fiction Series | Available | - |
| High Point Library | J SERIES WhoHQ Dahl R (Text) | 30519008053152 | Juvenile Nonfiction Series | Checked out | 08/08/2026 |
| Lewisville Branch | JB Dahl, Roald [WHO WAS] (Text) | 0112522569653 | Juvenile Nonfiction Series | Available | - |
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