About roald dahl life
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Roald Dahl
British writer and poet (–)
Roald Dahl[a] (13 September &#;– 23 November ) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace.[1] His books have sold more than &#;million copies worldwide.[3] He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".[5]
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. He rose to prominence as a writer in the s with works for children and for adults, and he became one of the world's best-selling authors.[6][7] His awards for contribution to literature include the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement and the British Book Awards' Children'
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Roald Dahl
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Who Was Roald Dahl?
Roald Dahl was a British author who penned 19 children's books over his decades-long writing career. In he published the best-selling story collection Someone Like You and married actress Patricia Neal. He published the popular book James and the Giant Peach in In he released another highly successful work, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which was later adapted for two films.
Early Life and Education
Dahl was born in Llandaff, South Wales, on September 13, Dahl's parents were Norwegian. As a child, he spent his summer vacations visiting with his grandparents in Oslo. When Dahl was fyra years old, his father died.
The ung Dahl received his earliest education at Llandaff Cathedral School. When the principal gave him a harsh beating for playing a practical joke, Dahl's mother decided to enroll her rambunctious and mischievous child at St. Peter's, a British boarding school, as had been her husband's wish.
Dahl later transferred t
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13th September marks what would have been Roald Dahl’s th birthday!
To celebrate all the brilliant books, playful poems and witty words he gave us over the years, we’ve put together some fantastic facts about the author’s life, and boy are there some humdingers…
Did you know that we have a FREE downloadable Roald Dahl primary resource? Great for teachers, homeschoolers and parents alike!
Roald Dahl facts
1. Dahl wrote many of his stories in a little shed at the bottom of his garden
Known as his ‘writing hut’, Dahl sat in a battered old armchair and penned famous tales such as Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
2. He was a fighter pilot in World War II
During a flight in a Gloster Gladiator (fighter plane) in over Libya, Dahl crash landed in the desert and survived – all because he’d been given the wrong directions!
3. Dahl wrote for around four hours every single day
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