Roald Dahl and his Chocolate Factory cover

Roald Dahl and his Chocolate Factory

Author: Donkin, Andrew

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.5
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 30626
Points per Word 0.000163

Description

You've probably heard of Roald Dahl. He's famous for writing children's books, but did you know he was a fighter pilot and a spy in the Second World War? Now you can get the inside story with his secret diary.

Quick Summary

This book peels back the curtain on Roald Dahl's jaw-dropping life, revealing how a wartime fighter pilot and spy transformed into the mastermind behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Readers get exclusive access to Dahl's secret diary, discovering the wild real-life adventures that inspired his wackiest stories, from daring airplane battles to the daring missions that fueled his incredible imagination. If your kid is fascinated by the people behind their favorite books and loves uncovering the true origins of famous stories, they'll be hooked on this insider journey into Dahl's extraordinary world. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who are curious about how real-life adventures become legendary tales.