Childhood
Roald Dahl’s mother gave him a great sense of security when he was a child. She was also a great storyteller. What character in which book did he base on his mother as a tribute to her?
School
In what book did Roal Dahl write about his school days?
War and Adventure
In which book does Dahl describe his war exploits?
1st Chapter: Dahl Begins to Write
What was the title of the 1st article Roald Dahl had published? When and where was it published? What was the title of the 1st children’s book that he wrote?
Master of the Unexpected: Dahl Writes for Adults
Dahl began his writing career writing short stories for adults in the Saturday Evening Post and other magazines. What book were these short stories eventually published in?
The World’s Favorite Children’s Author
What inspired Dahl to write children’s stories, and specifically, what inspired him to write James and the Giant Peach?
Why did he think that it was harder to write for children than adults?
Inside the Hut: Where and How Dahl Wrote
How did Roald Dahl go about writing?
Where did he live foe most of his life?
Husband and Father
How many children did Roald Dahl have?
Family Tragedy
How did Dahl deal with his son Theo’s brain damage?
Passions
What is Roald Dahl’s favorite candy?
The Story Continues
In what year and at what age did Dahl die?