Penguin Random House South Africa

Categories: Children, Children 9-12 Years, Children's Non-Fiction, International Non-Fiction
ISBN: 9780241610800
Published: May 2025
Imprint: Puffin
Page Extent: 96
Format: Hardback
RRP 275.00

Splendiferous Stories

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About the book

Who can be a writer? You can! Start the story machine, choose your heroes and villains, and you're off - from brilliant beginnings to excellent endings!

Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills.Find out how to set the scene, give your characters a voice, and guide them through the action.By the end of this book you'll have written your very own splendiferous story!
How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise...

About the Author

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.

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Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake

Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl’s favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children’s Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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