What she needed was just one person, one wise and sympathet… - Roald Dahl

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What she needed was just one person, one wise and sympathetic grown-up who could help her.

Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, and screenwriter, known as a writer for both children and adults. A wartime fighter pilot of Norwegian descent, his writing career began in 1942 when a story about his experiences in World War II was first published. In 2008, The Times of London placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". His short stories are known for their unexpected endings, while his children's books (which include James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) are often examples of unsentimental, dark humour.

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Alternative Names: Wing Commander Roald Dahl

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And don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music.

"A girl should think about making herself look attractive so she can get a good husband later on. Looks is more important than books, Miss Hunky..."
"The name is Honey," Miss Honey said.
"Now look at me," Mrs Wormwood said. "Then look at you. You chose books. I chose looks."

Ah, Piglet, you must never trust
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What she needed was just one person, one wise and sympathetic grown-up who could help her. - Roald Dahl

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