Roald Dahl facts: We've put together some fantastic facts about the author's life to celebrate all the brilliant books, playful poems and witty words he gave us over the years. Check out these fascinating facts about the man who ... There are strange mementos still sitting in his writing hut. read more
Other Facts About Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl’s granddaughter is Sophie Dahl, the author and former model). The Sophie character in Dahl’s The BFG is named after her. The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery was opened at the Buckinghamshire County Museum in 1996. read more
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Image copyright Gettty images Image caption One of the Gremlins from the film inspired by Roald Dahl's book. His first ever children's book was The Gremlins. In 1943 Roald wrote his first official story aimed at children. It was called 'The Gremlins' and was inspired by his time as a pilot. read more
Here are some facts about Roald Dahl, the famous British children’s author. Roald Dahl – Writing and Book Facts. Roald Dahl wrote may of his books in a shed in his garden, sitting upon an old battered armchair. He balanced a specially designed writing board on his lap and wrote with an HB pencil on yellow legal pads. read more
Roald Dahl facts: We’ve put together some fantastic facts about the author’s life to celebrate all the brilliant books, playful poems and witty words he gave us over the years. read more