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Roald Dahl's Beastly and Bewildering Words
Roald Dahl's Beastly and Bewildering Words
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This book teaches children about Roald Dahl's use of language in his stories, including made-up words, onomatopoeia, metaphors, puns, and animal vocabulary. It also provides ideas and techniques to inspire young writers, illustrated with Quentin Blake's artwork.
Format: Hardback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Every child who adores Roald Dahl's stories is well acquainted with the wicked giants in Giant Country, the despicable Miss Trunchbull, and the revolting thought of consuming a slugburger. However, have they noticed all the ingenious linguistic techniques Roald Dahl employs in his remarkable tales? Have they unearthed the secrets to crafting captivating narratives about both animals and humans? This delightful book brings together Roald Dahl's invented words, along with numerous real ones, offering valuable ideas and techniques to inspire young writers. Children will embark on a journey of discovery, exploring onomatopoeic words such as snort and snarl, metaphors, and puns. They will learn how to blend words together to create their own unique creations, unravel the mysteries of animal vocabulary, and gain insights into the character traits conveyed by names like the Bonecruncher and Mr. Wormwood. Beautifully illustrated throughout with Quentin Blake's artwork, this book forms part of a captivating four-book set, designed to nurture children's language skills while infusing them with mischievous fun through the magic of Roald Dahl's writing.
Weight: 182g
Dimension: 156 x 156 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192779175
Edition number: 1
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