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   Who was Roald Dahl?

   • Roald Dahl[a] (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".

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   Is Roald Dahl a great storyteller?

   • Having sold 300 million copies of his books worldwide, Roald Dahl is often hailed as one of the greatest storytellers of the 20th century for children. ‘ Matilda’ is a children’s novel about a genius 5-year-old girl who is neglected and abused by her parents. She also has a superpower: the power to move objects with her mind.

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   Which Roald Dahl books are best selling?

   • The top 5 best-selling books by Roald Dahl are ‘Matilda,’ ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ ‘The BFG,’ ‘James and the Giant Peach ‘, and ‘The Witches.’ Over the last few years, sales of ‘Matilda’ have surpassed the combined sales of Roald Dahl’s every other book. What Roald Dahl book should I read?

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   What did Roald Dahl do for a living?

   • Dahl's charitable commitments in the fields of neurology, haematology and literacy during his life have been continued by his widow since his death, through Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, formerly known as the Roald Dahl Foundation.

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   Which Roald Dahl book should I read first?

   • Most of Roald Dahl’s books have a similar charm to them, and as such, it does not matter which is the first book by Roald Dahl to read. However, most people recommend beginning with books such as ‘Matilda’ or ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.’ Join Book Analysis for Free!

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   Who is Dahl & why is he so famous?

   • Troubling personal politics aside, Dahl is responsible for some of children’s literature’s most memorable characters, from sadistic candymaker Willy Wonka to telekinetic Matilda to the sly, resourceful Fantastic Mr. Fox — many of whom have now been immortalized onscreen as well as on the page. And today is Dahl’s hundredth birthday.

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   Roald Dahl [a] (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. [1] [2] His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. [3] [4] He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century". [5]

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   Sep 9, 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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   Jul 1, 2016 · Roald Dahl's 11 best — and worst — children's books, ranked. by Constance Grady, Tanya Pai, Caroline Framke, and Aja Romano. Updated Sep 13, 2016, 7:32 AM PDT. British writer Roald Dahl (1916...

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   • Matilda (1988) ‘Matilda’ is a children’s novel about a genius 5-year-old girl who is neglected and abused by her parents. She also has a superpower: the power to move objects with her mind.
   • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory‘ revolves around a young boy named Charlie Bucket who lives on the outskirts of town with his destitute and poverty-stricken family.
   • The BFG (1982) ‘The BFG’ begins with a young girl named Sophie who lives in an orphanage. One day, she is suddenly whisked away by the BFG or the Big Friendly Giant.
   • The Witches (1983) This dark fantasy novel reinforces the classic proverb, “Appearances can be deceptive.” ‘ The Witches’ revolves around an unnamed protagonist who has lost his parents and is now living with his grandmother in Norway.

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   Jan 4, 2021 · QUICK FACTS. Best Known For: Children's author Roald Dahl wrote the kids' classics 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Matilda' and 'James and the Giant Peach,' among other...

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   Nov 23, 1990 · A writer of both children's fiction and short stories for adults, Roald Dahl is best known as the author of the 1964 children's book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (he also wrote the script for the 1971 movie version). Dahl has been described as a master of story construction with a remarkable ability to weave a tale.

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   Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. His first moment of inspiration came when he was at boarding school, when a local chocolate factory invited pupils to trial new chocolate bars - 35 years later, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published.