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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl

BritishSeptember 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990Children's Literature

Roald Dahl was a British novelist and screenwriter known for his inventive and darkly comic children's stories. His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide and continue to captivate new generations.

Works

  • Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryPoor boy inherits magical chocolate factory and learns about kindness→
  • James and the Giant PeachBoy rides giant peach across ocean with insect companions→
  • MatildaNeglected girl discovers books and revenge through intellectual power→
  • The BFGGiant befriends girl and protects her from gruesome creatures→
  • The WitchesYoung boy uncovers witches' plot to turn children into mice→

Related

E.B. White·Dr. Seuss·Shel Silverstein
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