Roald Dahl

T he name Roald Dahl conjures an agreeable image: the avuncular, 6-foot-5 author with a gleam in his eye who, despite the trappings of a successful adulthood, seems never to have abandoned his childhood belief that "all grown-ups were dangerous creatures," as he wrote in the memoir "Boy."

A Peach of a Life, With Pitfalls William Georgiades 2010

I will instead tell you a little about Going Solo by Roald Dahl, which is the sequel to Boy.

Archive 2007-08-01 ricklibrarian 2007

I will instead tell you a little about Going Solo by Roald Dahl, which is the sequel to Boy.

Going Solo by Roald Dahl ricklibrarian 2007

In another display, a huge array of chocolate fountains sent 1.5 tonnes of the smooth, dark liquid spilling in various directions - recalling Roald Dahl's beloved book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

News24 Top Stories 2010

In another display, a huge array of chocolate fountains sent 1.5 tonnes of the smooth, dark liquid spilling in various directions -- recalling Roald Dahl's beloved book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".

The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines 2010

He talked about his favourite writers, such as Roald Dahl, Sue Townsend and crime writers such as James Lee Burke, James Ellroy and Walter Mosely.

unknown title 2009

The most borrowed classic author was Roald Dahl, on a solidly British top 10 including Enid Blyton down from top place last year, P G Wodehouse, Jane Austen, Beatrix Potter and Shakespeare.

Children's authors dominate list of favourite UK library books 2011

I don't think any so-called children's author in history understood the dark side of childhood as well as Roald Dahl.

Danny Miller: Celebrate World Read Aloud Day! Danny Miller 2011

As I mentioned last year following the death of actress Patricia Neal, one of my all-time favorite authors was her husband, the brilliant Roald Dahl.

Danny Miller: Celebrate World Read Aloud Day! Danny Miller 2011

Mr. McGuire's email also made a reference to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," the famous children's book by British author Roald Dahl.

Mad Scramble: Fans Hope Easter Bunny Will One Day Bring a Special Egg Conor Dougherty 2011