Author: Matt Gilligan / Source: did you know?
James and the Giant Peach. The Witches. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
One man was responsible for those tales and many more that we devoured during our childhoods (and after): Roald Dahl.
Although he passed away nearly 30 years ago, Dahl remains a literary giant that kids and adult still read on a regular basis.
Here are 7 facts about the great author.1. Writing was not his best subject in school
A teacher once said about Dahl, “I have never met anybody who so persistently writes words meaning the exact opposite of what is intended.”
2. He served in World War II
Dahl was a fighter pilot with the Royal Air Force. He crashed his plane in Libya during the war, and the experience inspired him to start writing.
3. He got into some spy…
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