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Roald Dahl


 

Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916November 23, 1990) was a British novelist and short story author of Norwegian descent, famous as a writer for both children and adults. Among his most popular books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches and Kiss Kiss.

Non-fiction

  • Boy – Tales of Childhood (1984. An autobiography up to the age of 16, looking particularly at schooling in Britain in the early part of the 20th century)
  • Going Solo (1986). Continuation of his autobiography, in which he goes to work for Shell and spends some time working in Tanzania before joining the War effort and becoming one of the last Allied pilots to withdraw from Greece during the German invasion.
  • Memories with Food at Gipsy House (1991)
  • Roald Dahl's Guide to Railway Safety (1991)
  • My Year (1993)