The Witches Award-winning author by Roald Dahl (author)

Author/Illustrator

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, South Wales on September 13th 1916. His parents were Norwegian, and were called Harald and Sofie. He went to Repton school, in Derbyshire, and left school in 1933.

His first job was in Africa, with the Shell Oil Company. In the second world war he fought as a fighter pilot, and was badly injured when his plane crashed. After the war he worked in America, and soon started writing stories.

His very first children’s book, written in 1943 was called The Gremlins. Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of the President of the USA liked it so much he was invited to the White House and became friends with the President, Franklin D Roosevelt.

He wrote a number of books and short stories for adults, many of which were televised as the hugely popular Tales of the Unexpected.

But it was as a children’s author that he found greatest fame and satisfaction, saying “I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers…Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful.” Millions of fans around the world agreed and have chuckled and gasped at his amazing stories. His mesmerising stories, written in sizzling, sparkly language, will lead you into adventures you’ll never ever forget!

From 1945 until his death, he lived at Gipsy House, in Buckinghamshire, where he wrote his famous children’s books. He died in hospital in Oxford, on November 23rd, 1990. His books have continued to be read and loved, and have been made into a number of hit films, including Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You can even visit the Roald Dahl Museum in the village where Dahl lived for most of his life.

In 2009 the Roald Dahl Funny Prize was established in his memory.

Reviews

1. I’m not gonna tell you
   on 14 October 2022

   The witches

   It was very good

   5 out of 5

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What kids think

1. rikis11
   on 21 November 2015

   I LOVED this book and still do the best seriously and poor little boy (mouse)kreepy witch lolxxxxx love this age 5-8 probably wont understand most of it lolxxvery nice.

   5 out of 5

2. Taffy87
   on 22 October 2015

   Loved it. A wonderful and funny novel by Roald Dahl.

3. louiemills
   on 26 September 2015

   roald Dahl is the greatest story teller ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

   5 out of 5

4. mrunu
   on 3 February 2015

   I was nearly screaming when the whiches wee talking about an way to turn all of the children in England to mice

5. littleangel123
   on 16 January 2015

   I love this book. One of the best books of Roald Dahl. Its scary but awesome!!!

   5 out of 5

6. Annallina
   on 2 January 2015

   Amazing,Amazing, Scary… This tale may be a scary story but it is a must read, you haven’t lived until you’ve read this. So live, and read this amazing book.

7. Gaaya
   on 7 December 2014

   Very scary! I think this is my favourite Roald Dahl book.

   5 out of 5

8. 21105
   on 22 March 2014

   I think this book looks wonderful. I’ve not read it yet.

9. Cheerforevers
   on 9 March 2014

   This is about a hotel with lots of witches who want to get rid of kids.

10. Leahka99
    on 8 March 2014

    I liked the part when he saw the grand high witch it was frightening

    5 out of 5

11. harper01
    on 7 March 2014

    I loved this book, my mum read it to me at bedtimes, its funny and scary and I couldn’t wait to find out if they got changed back, its a great book

    5 out of 5

12. NatKlymko
    on 5 March 2014

    Revolting but entertaining! Recommend to readers 6+.

13. Worzel10
    on 17 February 2014

    AMAZING is the word that best describes this book!!!

    4 out of 5

14. 55john55
    on 11 December 2013

    It is so good I loved it . READ IT.

    5 out of 5