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Meet the Author

Meet the Author of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"
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about Roald Dahl's life. 
 
Black and white photograph of Roald Dahl. He is a white male with dark hair.
Carl Van Vechten Collection/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (LC-USZ62-116610)

 

Roald was born in Wales in 1916.  At the age of 23, he decided to be a part of the British Royal Air Force.  When landing, Roald was injured.  Shortly after, he began writing stories first for children, then for adults.  He enjoyed creating bedtime stories for his children. 

 

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