Roald Dahl first established himself as a children’s writer in 1961, when he published the book James and the Giant Peach. The book met with wide critical and commercial acclaim. Three years later, Dahl published another big winner, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Both books were eventually made into popular movies. A film adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factorywas released as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971, and an originally titled remake of the film, starring Johnny Depp, was released in 2005. The movie version of James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996.
In addition to James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dahl's most popular kids' books include Fantastic Fox (1970), The Witches (1983) and Matilda (1988).
Roald Dahl would have celebrated his 100th Birthday on September 13th. Children and adults all over the world have been thrilled, enthralled and entertained by Dahl's books and incredible imagination for decades and his books continue to enjoy huge popularity. You can find Dahl's books in the school library and indeed, some copies are available online to download.
What is your favourite Roald Dahl book? Leave a comment in the section below!
In addition to James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dahl's most popular kids' books include Fantastic Fox (1970), The Witches (1983) and Matilda (1988).
Roald Dahl would have celebrated his 100th Birthday on September 13th. Children and adults all over the world have been thrilled, enthralled and entertained by Dahl's books and incredible imagination for decades and his books continue to enjoy huge popularity. You can find Dahl's books in the school library and indeed, some copies are available online to download.
What is your favourite Roald Dahl book? Leave a comment in the section below!