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4 days ago · Dahl was born in Wales to affluent Norwegian immigrant parents, and lived for most of his life in England. He served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War. He became a fighter pilot and, subsequently, an intelligence officer, rising to the rank of acting wing commander.
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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Jun 23, 2024 · Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. Born in north Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent.
Jun 19, 2024 · Roald Dahl was a phenomenal writer, with his books selling over 250 million copies in more than 50 languages. His incredible children’s fictional stories, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, and Matilda, are among the best storybooks in the world.
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6 days ago · Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot of Norwegian descent. His books have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide.
Jun 19, 2024 · Here are our top 10 favourite Roald Dahl books and why you should read them, as well as 10 quotes from his books to make you smile and feel inspired.
Jun 16, 2024 · Biography. Books. Children's author Roald Dahl wrote the kids' classics Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, among other famous works. He was married to actress Patricia Neal. In 1953, Roald Dahl published the best-selling story collection Someone Like You and married actress Patricia Neil.
