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About Roald Dahl
British author, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter ace
Roald Dahl was a British author, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter ace, known for popular children's literature and short stories. His books sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, and he was widely regarded as a major storyteller for children in the 20th century. He wrote inventive, often mischievous stories that have remained widely read by both children and adults. His work spans children's books, short fiction, poetry, and screenplays, and his reputation rests on a distinctive voice that blends humor, dark surprises, and a sharp sense of story.
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- “Words', he said, 'is oh such a twitch-tickling problem to me all my life. So you must simply try to be patien…”Roald Dahl
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Books by Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
1984
Matilda
1988
Fantastic Mr Fox
2011
The BFG
2016
James and the Giant Peach
1995