nPostednon September 13, 2015
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Henwas born in Wales, his first language was Norwegian, and he was namednafter the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.
Henwas born in Wales, his first language was Norwegian, and he was namednafter the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole.n
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nHenwent to a boarding school in England, spent happy summers in Norway,nhiked through Newfoundland, in Canada, and lived in Africa as a youngnadult.
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nHenserved the United Kingdom in the Royal Air Force during World War II.nHe became both a flying ace (which means he was really good) and annintelligence officer.
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Butnnone of that is what made him famous. After the war, Roald Dahlnbecame one of the world’s best-selling authors, with books such as James and thenGiant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda,nand The Fantastic Mr. Fox. All of those beloved books becamenmovies, as well; he wrote many other stories for kids and adults, asnwell as television scripts, plays, radio serials, and even poetry.
Butnnone of that is what made him famous. After the war, Roald Dahlnbecame one of the world’s best-selling authors, with books such as James and thenGiant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda,nand The Fantastic Mr. Fox. All of those beloved books becamenmovies, as well; he wrote many other stories for kids and adults, asnwell as television scripts, plays, radio serials, and even poetry.n
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nTodaynis Roald Dahl Day because it is his birthday! Even though Dahlndied in 1990, at age 74, people still celebrate him and his worksnevery September 13.
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nTo join in the fun, have a chocolatey Charlie party (send golden tickets as invitations), dress up as an Oompa Loompa, watch a Dahl movie, or of course go straight to the original and read a Dahl book!
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nAlso, enjoy the words and wisdom of Roald Dahl:
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nAlsonon this date:
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nKidsnTake Over the Kitchen Day
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nInternationalnChocolate Day
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nLibrarians’nDay in Argentina
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nPlannahead:
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nChecknout my Pinterest boards for:
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nAndnhere are my Pinterest boards for:
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