Name: Dirty Beasts
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Author: Dahl, Roald ; Blake, Quentin
ISBN: 9780142302279

Type

Physical Book

Author

Roald Dahl

Illustrated by

Quentin Blake

Publisher

Viking Books for Young Readers

Year

2002

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

26.3 x 19.1 x 0.4 cm

Weight

0.13 kg.

ISBN

0142302279

ISBN13

9780142302279

Synopsis "Dirty Beasts "

Roald Dahl's inimitable style and humor shine in this collection of poems about mischievous and mysterious animals. From Stingaling the scorpion to Crocky-Wock the crocodile, Dahl's animals are nothing short of ridiculous. A clever pig with an unmentionable plan to save his own bacon and an anteater with an unusually large appetite are among the characters created by Dahl in these timeless rhymes. This new, larger edition is perfect for reading aloud and makes Quentin Blake's celebrated illustrations even more enjoyable. Will elicit a loud 'Yuck.' In other words, children will love them. (Children's Book Review Service)

Roald Dahl

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(Wales, 1916 - Oxford, 1990) Roald was born into a wealthy family of Norwegian origin. At the age of four, he lost his father and at seven, he came into contact with the strict British educational system, which he reflected in books like Matilda and Boy. After finishing high school, he started working at the Shell company in Africa, where he was caught by the Second World War. After brief training, he became a pilot for the Royal Air Force. He was assigned to Washington, where he began writing about his war adventures. His foray into the world of children's literature was motivated by the stories he told his four children. His first work was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also wrote scripts for movies and some of his works have been adapted into films.

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