Website of the Day: Wednesday 22nd March
>> Roald Dahl: Official site
We don’t feature many authors’ sites on Website of the Day, but with the new film version of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opening next month, and BBC1 screening an Alan Yentob profile of Roald Dahl tonight, it seems a good time to say hats off to Roald Dahl.com. Like Dahl’s books, the (all-animated) site is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Characters including James (of Giant Peach fame), Willy Wonka and the BFG take it in turns to act as your tour-guide for the site. You navigate the site by clicking on the Great Glass elevator, which gives you access to features including Revolting Recipes, How to Gobblefunk, The Wonkaltor, Tips for Teachers and an elaborate section about Dahl’s life, influences, and writing technique.
Also mentioned:
>> Roald Dahl Museum
>> BBC Four: Roald Dahl interview and profile
>> Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Official film site
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