Roald Dahl
British writer and poet (1916–1990)
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British writer who sold 300 million copies of kids' books like Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Also a WWII fighter pilot, which somehow made him an even better storyteller about wonky adults and resourceful children.
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Roald Dahl 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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