Roald Dahl was a British author who wrote novels, short stories, poetry and screenplays. He was born in Wales to Norwegian parents and served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Dahl is considered one of the greatest children's storytellers of the 20th century.

1. Roald Dahl was a British
novelist, short story writer,
poet, fighter pilot and
screenwriter. Born in Wales, to
Norwegian parents, he served
in the Royal Air Force during
World War II. He is recognised
as one of the greatest
storytellers for children of the
20th
century.