Roald Dahl
Born: 09-12-1916
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter, renowned for his imaginative and whimsical children's books. Born in 1916 in Wales, Dahl's storytelling is characterized by dark humor and unexpected endings. His beloved works, including "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda," have captivated generations. Beyond writing, he was an RAF fighter pilot during World War II. Dahl's legacy continues to enchant readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Roald Dahl
Quotes
A real witch looks like an ordinary woman, but there's not a drop of real blood in her.
I could feel the witchery in the air, like the prickle of an ice cube down my back.
Witches are always women. They never let men join.
A witch's mission in life is to rid the world of children.
Being a witch is not just about flying on a broomstick, it's about the power to do harm.
Witches hate children with a red-hot sizzling hatred that is more sizzling and more red-hot than any hatred you could possibly imagine.
A witch is always cruel.
A witch despises, detests, loathes, and abominates children.
Witches only have one thing in mind: to squish children like bugs.
A witch's purpose in life is to remove children from this beautiful world.
Witches smell like sour milk covered in rotted fish.
Witches loathe the smell of fresh paint, so they never go near a newly painted house.