Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Dip in the Pool is a short, sharp story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
In Dip in the Pool, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells an unsettling story of human folly. Here, a man acts rashly and life-threateningly to ensure he wins a prize . . .
Dip in the Pool is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others.
'The absolute master of the twist in the tale.' (Observer )
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by Adrian Scarborough.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story features a scene where the ship's movement becomes violent, causing passengers to brace themselves. This is a depiction of physical tension but does not involve violence between characters. The story contains elements of suspense and tension, particularly during the scene where the protagonist prepares to jump overboard, which could be perceived as frightening for some readers.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
The story features a scene where the ship's movement becomes violent, causing passengers to brace themselves. This is a depiction of physical tension but does not involve violence between characters.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
The story contains elements of suspense and tension, particularly during the scene where the protagonist prepares to jump overboard, which could be perceived as frightening for some readers.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results reference the author's background but do not indicate any religious themes or practices within the story.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
There are no explicit racial themes or discussions in the narrative of 'Dip in the Pool.' The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong or mild language that would be considered profanity.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
There are no themes related to climate or environmental issues in 'Dip in the Pool.' The search results do not indicate any discussion of climate-related topics within the story.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
There are no sexual themes or content in 'Dip in the Pool.' The search results do not indicate any inappropriate sexual references or situations within the story.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The story presents traditional gender roles, as it features male characters in positions of decision-making and women depicted in more passive roles. This reflects a conventional portrayal of gender dynamics.
Does Dip in the Pool (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the narrative of 'Dip in the Pool.' The search results do not provide any relevant content regarding LGBTQ+ representation in this specific story.
