Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916 in Llandaff, Wales.

He died on November 3, 1990.

During the Second World War, he was an air force pilot.

His father, Harald, died in 1863 and his mother, Sofie, in 1885.

He had 5 children with two wives, Patricia and Felicity. 

He married twice.

He had 5 brothers and sisters (4 sisters and 1 brother).

Roald Dahl wrote best-selling children's books, of which Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the most famous. He also wrote diaries, novels, poetry and comic strips. 250 million books adapted with international success. Dahl has won many popular awards.

Roald's most popular children's books are:

-Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to visit the Wonka factory).

-The BFG (a gentle giant).

-Fantastique Monsieur Renard (a very clever fox).

-The twists (a couple of old people).

-Matilda (An intelligent girl in a strict school)

-Danny, the champion of the world (a boy who is competitive)

-Esio trot (a turtle)