Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl 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".
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Llandaff
- Educated at
- Weston-super-MareRepton SchoolThe Cathedral School
- Awards
- 🏆 De Kinderjury🏆 Golden Paintbrush🏆 World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement🏆 Edgar Awards
Trending & Selected Quotes
Trending topics shown first"It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you."
"A Message to Children Who Have Read This Book - When you grow up and have children of your own, do please remember something important: a stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserve…"
"Little Billy’s mother was always telling him exactly what he was allowed to do and what he was not allowed to do. All the things he was allowed to do were boring. All the things he was not allowed to …"
"Dreams is very mystical things," the BFG said. "Human beans is not understanding them at all. Not even their brainiest professors is understanding them."
Works & Publications
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Timeline
1916
Born
Birth1990
Died
Death
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