QUESTION: What inspired Roald Dahl’s gobblefunk, the language used by the BFG? Roald Dahl’s gobblefunk ... to give power to hispowerless characters and he wanted children to have fun reading.

This leather sandal, of traditional Norwegian design, was owned and worn by the famous children's author Roald Dahl. It played an important role in the way his book The BFG was illustrated.

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Dahl's estate and publisher said works including The BFG and Charlie and the ... said it wanted "to ensure that Roald Dahl's wonderful stories and characters continue to be enjoyed by all children ...

This leather sandal, of traditional Norwegian design, was owned and worn by the famous children's author Roald Dahl. It played an important role in the way his book The BFG was illustrated.