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Nasty and ugly beasts are craving for human blood and they are going to come after you, so you better run. Roald Dahl’s Dirty Beasts is a collection of poems about animals that have taken a special liking to human blood and others that have decided to teach mean humans a lesson. Summary of the Book Roald Dahl has created a vicious assortment of beasts and let them loose on his readers. Meet the dirty beasts in this collection of verse and learn how to tame them now, rather than when they come for you. Read about the pig that will do everything it takes to save his skin, the hungry crocodile and the scorpion that loves to sting. After reading this book, you will be sure to be good to animals and beware of the ones with sharp teeth. About Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was a British short story writer, novelist, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter. He was born to Norwegian parents and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. During this time, he became an intelligence officer and a flying ace. He rose to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. His short stories are popularly known for their unexpected endings, and his children’s stories are unsentimental with a bit of dark humour. Some of his works include: James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine.