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Roald Dahl

About Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.

Articles featuring Roald Dahl

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The Roald Dahl Puffin collection

This collection of Roald Dahl’s most unforgettable stories introduces readers to some of fiction’s most iconic characters. These updated texts are aimed at young readers who may be reading independently for the first time. Shop 3 for £21 on the Penguin Shop.

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The Roald Dahl classic collection

Including fifteen novels, three poetry books and two autobiographical works, this series reinstates the author's classic texts in beautiful new collectors’ editions featuring Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations. Shop 3 for £21 on the Penguin Shop.

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