Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary-Oxford Dictionaries,Quentin Blake,S

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Title:. Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardcover. ISBN: 9780192736451 Overview:. This is not a conventional dictionary. The Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary invites curious minds to explore the magical language created by Roald Dahl and celebrated by readers around the world. Crafted by the word experts at Oxford University Press, this hardcover volume is a playful yet authoritative reference that explains the words Dahl invented, from the instantly memorable biffsquiggled to the delightfully cheeky whizzpopping. It goes beyond mere definitions, tracing origins, rhymes, synonyms, and clever alternatives for overused terms, helping young readers understand how language can spark imagination and clarity in writing. The dictionary also features real citations from Dahl’s children’s books, anchoring each entry in familiar story-worlds, and Quentin Blake’s beloved illustrations that bring Dahl’s creatures and terms to life on every page. Suitable for enthusiastic rea...