6/21/2023 0 Comments Matilda by roald dahl![]() ![]() For others he was a bully, a misogynist, and even an anti-Semite. For some he was a war hero, a philanthropist and a profoundly altruistic man. And his tales of the unexpected continue to have a magical pull on readers’ imaginations with the BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory all loved by children old and young.Įarlier this year, a new film version of the BFG directed by Steven Spielberg was released to rave reviews – giving another generation the chance to fall in love with the author for the first time – and existing fans the opportunity to fall in love all over again.Īnd yet, despite the global appreciation of Dahl as a children’s author, Dahl himself is not quite as straightforward as readers of his books might like to think. ![]() His books have received enthusiastic responses from millions of children all around the world. ![]() It is 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – considered by many to be the world’s number one storyteller. ![]()
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