Fantastic Mr Fox Award-winning author by Roald Dahl (author) (UK edition)

Author/Illustrator

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, South Wales on September 13th 1916. His parents were Norwegian, and were called Harald and Sofie. He went to Repton school, in Derbyshire, and left school in 1933.

His first job was in Africa, with the Shell Oil Company. In the second world war he fought as a fighter pilot, and was badly injured when his plane crashed. After the war he worked in America, and soon started writing stories.

His very first children’s book, written in 1943 was called The Gremlins. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of the President of the USA liked it so much he was invited to the White House and became friends with the President, Franklin D Roosevelt.

He wrote a number of books and short stories for adults, many of which were televised as the hugely popular Tales of the Unexpected.

But it was as a children’s author that he found greatest fame and satisfaction, saying “I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers…Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful.” Millions of fans around the world agreed and have chuckled and gasped at his amazing stories. His mesmerising stories, written in sizzling, sparkly language, will lead you into adventures you’ll never ever forget!

From 1945 until his death, he lived at Gipsy House, in Buckinghamshire, where he wrote his famous children’s books. He died in hospital in Oxford, on November 23rd, 1990. His books have continued to be read and loved, and have been made into a number of hit films, including Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You can even visit the Roald Dahl Museum in the village where Dahl lived for most of his life.

In 2009 the Roald Dahl Funny Prize was established in his memory.

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1. Ravenclawcat
   on 7 May 2016

   It’s totally FANTASTIC!!!😆😄it’s also really funny and humurous…Mr fox is very clever,....Hmmm…🐕

   4 out of 5

2. emerald234
   on 5 March 2016

   So cool! The amazing pictures and events make me feel part of the book. I got the book in Year two at a leaving assembly.

   5 out of 5

3. MamaMay45
   on 18 August 2015

   This book is brilliant although I don’t like it when Mr Fox’s tail gets shot off.

4. bluepeter123456
   on 26 June 2015

   I really enjoyed this book because I liked how Mr Fox manages to get lots of food from the farmers for his family. I like the part when Mr fox and his four small foxes get lots of food from the famers for a big feast.

   The book is really exciting.

   Roald Dahl is an amazing author.

   5 out of 5

5. mrunu
   on 25 February 2015

   I think that Mr.Fox is an very very smart fox and an helpful one to he will do anything for his family

6. leila12
   on 6 July 2014

   I LOVE fantastic Mr fox! because he is clever and he cares for his family and helps them.

7. loobyloulou123
   on 9 March 2014

   The mean farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean are deterement to kill Mr Fox and his family,because they keep stealing there food But who will win ?

   4 out of 5

8. Cheerforevers
   on 9 March 2014

   This about three farmers who want to get rid of mr fox and his family.

9. Lilystar1133
   on 6 March 2014

   I am still reading this book but so far i find it humorous! After three farmers ( one skinny, one fat and one short) are after à fox for stealing some of There chickens and geese. However, this fox can outsmart them since hé is smarter than them. I’ve never really found out if the farmers catch the fox or not so its your job to read it and see. Its world book day so i gave this book a favour and Rated it à 5 out of 5.

   5 out of 5

10. NatKlymko
    on 5 March 2014

    I love this book because Mr Foz proved to the animals that he isn’t scared and that he is very clever. He proved this by tricking the 3 grumpy farmers.

11. Nimitumpi
    on 5 March 2014

    I really like Roald Dahl’s books but I especially like Fantastic Mr Fox. It is a fun and exciting book. I like the way Mr Fox is cunning and overcomes the mean horrible farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!! 😃📚

    2 out of 5

12. 08emmab
    on 22 May 2013

    I love this book because it is great when the 3 farmers dig the massive hole. And it’s great when all the foxes dig as fast as they could.

    5 out of 5

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