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Roald Dahl was born on September 13 in Llandaff, Wales to Norwegian parents Harald Dahl and Sofie Magdalene Hesselberg.

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As a child, Dahl attended several schools, including Llandaff Cathedral School and St Peter's boarding school in England.

His love for stories and imagination began to grow during these years.

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Dahl served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II.

He was injured in a plane crash in 1940 but eventually recovered.

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His first book, The Gremlins, was published in 1942, inspired by his time in the RAF. However, it was not widely successful.

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Dahl moved to the United States in 1953, where he started writing short stories and novels for adults. His first successful adult story was published in 1954. The story became a classic, and Dahl began to gain recognition for his writing.

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Dahl married American actress Patricia Neal and they had five children together; Olivia, Tessa, Theo, Ophelia and Lucy.

(Olivia is not pictured above as she unfortunately died at the age of seven from encephalitis).

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He continued to enjoy success as a writer well into the 1980s, creating stories that resonated with generations of readers. An inspiration for his children's book was his own children. Dahl would write and read his stories to his children at night, hoping they would captivate and entertain them.

While not all of his works are featured, this timeline highlights the most famous and significant books from his career.

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James and the Giant Peach was published. This was Dahl's first major success as a children's author and sets the stage for his future career in writing for young readers.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published, quickly becoming one of his most famous and beloved works. It tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his adventure in Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory.

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The Fantastic Mr. Fox was published. This story of a clever fox outwitting greedy farmers becomes another classic.

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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator was published, the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

This was Roald Dahl's first sequel, following the immense success of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the adventures of Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka.

While Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was a standalone story, Dahl decided to revisit the characters and the magical world in Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, which explores even more fantastical adventures, including a journey into space.

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The Twits was published, introducing readers to the hilarious and disgusting antics of the nasty couple, Mr. and Mrs. Twit.

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George’s Marvellous Medicine was published. It tells the story of George Kranky, a young boy who creates a magical medicine in an attempt to deal with his dreadful grandmother, who is cruel, nasty, and intolerable. It is known as one of Dahl's most entertaining and imaginative works.

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The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) was published. This charming story of a young girl named Sophie and her friendship with the gentle giant, the BFG, became an instant classic.

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The Witches was published, a darkly funny and spooky story about a young boy who encounters a group of witches who hate children.

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Matilda was published, another one of Dahl’s most popular works. The story of a brilliant young girl with magical powers who stands up to her cruel parents and terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, is now a modern classic.

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Roald Dahl passed away on November 23, leaving behind a legacy of beloved children's books that continue to inspire readers of all ages.

Every year around his birthday, we celebrate his legacy with Roald Dahl Week, a time dedicated to honouring his imaginative stories and unforgettable characters.