Welcome to the first instalment in my new series on writing where I'll pick a writer, research their tips and advice, and then bring my findings to you here. I thought to myself where better to begin than with one of my favourite authors, so today the spotlight falls on Roald Dahl.Happy reading!The bulk of… Continue reading Tips from writers: Roald Dahl
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A book review: The Twits
TITLE: The Twits AUTHOR: Roald Dahl PUBLISHED: 1980 Meet Mr and Mrs Twit, a truly gruesome couple! Just one of the horrible things about them is the fact that they keep monkeys locked up in their garden. These monkeys have rebellion in mind however. Will Mr and Mrs Twit finally get the comeuppance that they so… Continue reading A book review: The Twits
A book review: Esio Trot
In honour of my turning 30 today, and my love of books I thought why not check out which books were published the year that I was born and review one that stood out to me. As soon as I spotted a Roald Dahl on the list my decision was made, and interestingly I hadn't… Continue reading A book review: Esio Trot
A book review: George’s Marvellous Medicine
TITLE: George's Marvellous Medicine AUTHOR: Roald Dahl PUBLISHED: 1981 When George is left alone with his grumpy grandma one Saturday morning he is given the task of administering her medicine. Just like every time that they are left alone his grandma is awful to him, so this time George decides to exact some revenge. He… Continue reading A book review: George’s Marvellous Medicine
A book review: Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories
TITLE: Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories AUTHOR: multiple authors PUBLISHED: 1983 SYNOPSIS A collection of fourteen of Roald Dahl's favourite ghost stories. Featuring authors including, but not limited to: Rosemary Timperley, L.P. Hartley, Edith Wharton, and Cynthia Asquith, this collection is the result of an intense study by Dahl to find the best ghost stories… Continue reading A book review: Roald Dahl’s Book of Ghost Stories