Famous authors · 20th century
Roald Dahl
1916 to 1990 · British · Children's literature
What sets their writing apart: Study Dahl for pace and the child's-eye voice: clean plotting, invented language and turns that reward the reader quickly. A model for hooks, momentum and voice.
Notable works
- The Gremlins (1943)
- Danny, the Champion of the World (1975)
- The BFG (1982)
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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