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    Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".

  2. Explore the world of Roald Dahl, the beloved author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and more. Find out about his stories, characters, museum, theatre shows, lesson plans and latest news.

  3. Jun 17, 2024 · Roald Dahl (born September 13, 1916, Llandaff, Wales—died November 23, 1990, Oxford, England) was a British writer who was a popular author of ingenious and irreverent children’s books. His best-known works include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) and Matilda (1988), both of which were adapted into popular films.

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  4. Jan 4, 2021 · Roald Dahl was a British author who penned 19 children's books over his decades-long writing career. In 1953 he published the best-selling story collection Someone Like...

  5. Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a British author and scriptwriter, and "the most popular writer of children's books since Enid Blyton", according to Philip Howard, the literary editor of The Times.

  6. Learn about Roald Dahl, the spy, pilot, inventor and author of 16 children's stories, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Discover how his stories are protected and shared by the Roald Dahl Story Company.

  7. Sep 13, 2023 · Learn about the life and work of Roald Dahl, the famous children's book writer who created characters like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and the BFG. Discover how he invented new words, fought in WW2, and worked with James Bond and Ian Fleming.

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