About the Book

Roald Dahl Creative Writing: How to Write Phenomenal Poetry uses the imaginative world of James and the Giant Peach to help children discover and practise different styles of poetry.

What You Will Find Inside

Young writers are introduced to limericks, kennings, narrative poems, acrostics and haiku. Characters and ideas from Roald Dahl’s story provide inspiration for creative writing activities.

Who Is It For?

Recommended Age: 7+
Especially Suitable For: Approximately 7–12 years

Ideal for creative writing, poetry practice, vocabulary development, homeschooling and Roald Dahl fans.

Why We Love It

Instead of simply asking children to write poems, the book introduces specific poetic forms and gives them a familiar story world for inspiration. This makes creative writing more approachable and enjoyable.

Book Details

Series: Roald Dahl Creative Writing
Theme: James and the Giant Peach
Focus: How to Write Phenomenal Poetry
Publisher/Imprint: Penguin
Recommended Age: 7+
Poetry Forms: Limericks, Kennings, Narrative Poetry, Acrostics, Haiku
Original UK Price: £4.99
ISBN: 978-0-241-138462-6