Roald Dahl is a beloved British author who has captured the hearts of many readers with his dark humour, imaginative storytelling, and captivating characters. If you’re a fan of Roald Dahl’s work, you may be curious about how many books he wrote in his lifetime. In this blog post, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the number of books Roald Dahl wrote, as well as some of his most famous works.
Roald Dahl was a prolific writer who wrote 19 novels, several collections of short stories, and poetry throughout his career. Some of his most popular books, a few of which have been reviews on this site, including:
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Matilda
- James and the Giant Peach
- The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
- Fantastic Mr Fox
- The Witches
- The Twits
- George’s Marvellous Medicine
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
- Esio Trot
In addition to his books, Roald Dahl also wrote screenplays for television and film adaptations of his works, including “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda”. He also wrote the story for the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice” and adapted Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang for the big screen.
He also wrote a number of short stories for adults, which were published in various magazines and collections.
Roald Dahl’s writing style was unique and imaginative, and his stories often featured dark themes and humorous characters. His work has been translated into many languages, and his books have sold millions of copies around the world.
Let me know down below if you are a fan of Roald Dahl and what your favourite book is.