“Hey, my spaghetti’s moving!” cried Mr. Twit, poking around in it with his fork.“It’s a new kind,” Mrs. Twit said, taking a mouthful from her own plate which of course had no worms. “It’s called Squiggly Spaghetti. It’s delicious. Eat it up while it’s nice and hot.”

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.