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The Umbrella Man and Other Stories Paperback - 2004

by Roald Dahl


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Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about the landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? These compelling tales are a perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius.

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Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about the landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? These compelling tales are a perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius.

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IF YOU WENT into a school nowadays and said to the children: "What is gump?" you would probably get some very silly answers.

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  • Title The Umbrella Man and Other Stories
  • Author Roald Dahl
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition International Ed
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Viking Books for Young Readers, NY
  • Date 2004-01-19
  • ISBN 9780142400876 / 0142400874
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.75 in (21.34 x 13.97 x 1.91 cm)
  • Ages 12 to UP years
  • Grade levels 7 - UP
  • Reading level 860
  • Library of Congress subjects Short stories, Horror tales
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career. After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com
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