{"product_id":"the-umbrella-man-other-stories","title":"The Umbrella Man \u0026 Other Stories","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIs it really possible to invent a machine that does the job\nof a writer? What is it about the landlady's house that makes it so hard for\nher guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wife or one of his\npriceless sculptures? These compelling tales are a perfect introduction to the\nadult writing of a storytelling genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoald Dahl\u003c\/b\u003e (1916-1990) was born in Wales of\nNorwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went\nto work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he\njoined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six\nhe moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first\nshort story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The\nSaturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing\nchildren’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first\nstories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his\nbooks are dedicated.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRoald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.\nAlthough he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his\nfantastic novels, including James and the Giant\nPeach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,\ndelight an ever-growing legion of fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TIMES DISTRIBUTION PTE LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44636096331983,"sku":"9780142400876","price":19.57,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/5662\/3823\/files\/download_41d94b25-c851-44b2-802c-84aa91f4a9d3.jpg?v=1761103693","url":"https:\/\/popular.baby\/products\/the-umbrella-man-other-stories","provider":"Popular Book Company Pte Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}