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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Roald_DahlRoald Dahl - Wikipedia

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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".

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   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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   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...

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   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.

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   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.

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   May 9, 2023 · Roald Dahl wrote classics that have shaped the childhoods of countless readers. Explore imaginary worlds and expand horizons with the best books from this well-renowned author.

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    Are Roald Dahl books being rewritten?

    • Some of his books, including iconic titles like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “James and the Giant Peach,” are being rewritten by Puffin Books. This action has been met with much criticism from other beloved children’s book authors including Judy Blume. “I think if Roald Dahl was around, you would be hearing what he thinks about that.

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    How many children did Roald Dahl have?

    • They had two children together (Ellen Marguerite and Louis) before her death in 1907. Roald Dahl's mother belonged to a well-established Norwegian family of lawyers, priests in the state church and wealthy merchants and estate owners, and emigrated to Britain when she married his father in 1911.

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    What books did Roald Dahl write?

    • 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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    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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    Who slams 'problematic' rewrites of Roald Dahl books?

    • "UK's Badenoch slams 'problematic' rewrites of classic Roald Dahl books". Politico.eu. Archived from the original on 28 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023. ^ "Roald Dahl rewrites: edited language in books criticised as 'absurd censorship' ".

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    Are Roald Dahl books a classic?

    • It goes without saying that Roald Dahl’s impressive repertoire of children’s books are classics. Road Dahl books are arguably some of the most widely recognized by both children and adults alike. The beloved author is back in the headlines recently for controversial reasons, though.

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11. www.roalddahl.com › aboutAbout Roald Dahl | Roald Dahl

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    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.