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D is for Dahl by Wendy Cooling (2004)

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A gloriumptious A-Z guide to the world of Roald Dahl with illustrations by Quentin Blake What was it, two years ago now that the kids and I enjoyed our “Year of Dahl”? I think so, and yet we still can’t … Continue reading

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Over to You by Roald Dahl (1946)

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This Christian review discusses Roald Dahl and his ten stories of flying in Over to You (1946) Continue reading

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Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl (1983)

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There aren’t too many titles left in my family’s adventure through Roald Dahl’s bibliography (for children), and this book of poems was a pleasant one to preserve towards the end. It’s silly and magical, but in a way that only … Continue reading

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The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl (1978)

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The Enormous Crocodile (1978) is perhaps Roald Dahl’s worst book—and I’m one of his biggest fans! A Christian review. Continue reading

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Going Solo by Roald Dahl (1986)

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The thrilling sequel to Boy Despite the fact that my entire past 3 years have been filled with doctoral work, I have not stopped reading for fun, either alone or with my wife and kids. In fact, I dare say … Continue reading

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Esio Trot by Roald Dahl (1990)

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A Christian review of the little romance by Roald Dahl, Esio Trot (1990) Continue reading

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The Vicar of Nibbleswicke by Roald Dahl (1991)

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Oh man. Another posthumous publication from the Dahl estate, this book was a pleasantly gleeful surprise. It’s a tiny book, 40 pages that take about 5 minutes to read, but what a gem! I dove into this blindly, reading it … Continue reading

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Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl (1984)

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Perhaps the best autobiography style is here in Boy by Roald Dahl (1984). One of my favorites. A Christian review. Continue reading

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The Minpins by Roald Dahl (1991)

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Little Billy listens to the Devil in The Minpins by Roald Dahl (1991), and I’m happy to report that it gets him into a mess of trouble! A Christian review. Continue reading

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The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl (1985)

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We’ve made it through a dozen Roald Dahl books this year as a family, me reading them all to the wife and kids at night. This is an achievement to be sure (since by my count we’ve read 30 books … Continue reading

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