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Retro

11 Facts That Prove Roald Dahl Was So Much More Than A Genius Author

By Tanya
Roald Dahl may have written most of our childhood favorites, but not a lot of people know about the author himself. He is behind classics like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and James and the Giant Peach, but the kids reading his stories have no idea how much he has been through. BiographyThe author had an incredible life that is unlike any others. Let's see if you know about his amazing past! He was a fighter pilot and a spy in World War IIRoald Dahl Museum and Story CenterHe flew a "Hawker Hurricane" in WWII starting in 1941. His

TV

Netflix Is Bringing All Of Your Favorite Roald Dahl Stories Back In A New Animated Series

By Tanya
There are a few iconic storytellers we can all agree influenced our childhoods, and Roald Dahl is basically guaranteed to make everyone's list. His classic stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach have been loved by children for decades. It doesn't matter if you're reading the book or watching one of the many movies based on one of his novels, because Dahl's ability to create these magical little worlds manages to transcend format and remain enjoyable no matter what.Dahl's characters are nothing short of iconic. Whether it's the six-year-old Matilda who has

Movies

'The Witches' Are Coming Back With A Brand New Movie And We Don't Know How To Feel About It

By Tanya
If you didn't read Roald Dahl books as a kid, what were you even doing with your time? There was no better collection of books for children, and the range of themes and plots meant that there was something for everyone. The Witches was probably one of the best though. It was the perfect combination of creepy and fun that made us keep reading long after our parents told us to go to bed. In 1990, they made a movie based on the book, and it was absolutely awesome. While it wasn't a huge box office success, critics loved it
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