Roald Dahl




Roald Dahl

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born September 13, 1916
died November 23, 1990
gender male
place of birth Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
website http://www.roalddahl.com
genre Children's Books, Literature & Fiction

about this author

Roald Dahl was a Welsh novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian parentage, who rose to prominence in the 1940s as an author for both children and adults.

His most popular books include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches and The BFG.

books by Roald Dahl

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avg rating: 4.07 | 84050 ratings | 259 distinct works
Charlie and the Chocolate Fact... Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.08 — 9008 ratings — published 1999
132 editions
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James and the Giant Peach James and the Giant Peach (Hardcover)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.01 — 8904 ratings — published 1984
69 editions
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The Witches The Witches (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.16 — 7438 ratings — published 2005
44 editions
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The BFG The BFG (Puffin Fiction)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.23 — 6538 ratings — published 2001
40 editions
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Charlie and the Great Glass El... Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 3.50 — 3989 ratings — published 1974
57 editions
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The Twits The Twits (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 3.89 — 2682 ratings — published 1981
32 editions
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Boy: Tales of Childhood Boy: Tales of Childhood (Paperback)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.05 — 2182 ratings — published 2001
34 editions
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Danny the Champion of the Worl... Danny the Champion of the World (Hardcover)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.07 — 2099 ratings — published 2002
49 editions
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The Wonderful Story of Henry S... The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More (Hardcover)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 4.17 — 1466 ratings — published 1984
27 editions
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Fantastic Mr. Fox Fantastic Mr. Fox (Hardcover)
by Roald Dahl
avg rating 3.93 — 1557 ratings — published 1970
47 editions
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quotes by Roald Dahl

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"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams."
Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
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"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
Roald Dahl
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"A little nonsense now and then,
Is cherished by the wisest men.
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Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
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