Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: Featured in these playlists. Stream Roald Dahl: Matilda read by Kate Winslet by Penguin Books UK Listen online for free on SoundCloud Limited Time Offer: Get 50 off the first year of our best annual plan for artists with unlimited uploads, releases, and insights. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Matilda by Roald Dahl, read by Kate Winslet. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.Īfter establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family.

At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Here is Roald Dahl's original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. Puffin Clothbound Classics, Hardcover, 232 pages. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. Matilda (Hardcover) Published February 7th 2013 by Viking Books for Young Readers.

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents.

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