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It's Roald Dahl Month!

By , About.com GuideSeptember 21, 2011

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Cover art of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Did you know that September is Roald Dahl Month and that this year is the 50th anniversary of the publication of James and the Giant Peach? Join in the celebration by visiting the official Roald Dahl site where you are invited to "Follow that Peach" and enjoy other "Treats."

Children's books by Roald Dahl, which also include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, have delighted several generations of children. While children tend to find them wildly entertaining, they have not been free of controversy. How do you feel about Roald Dahl's books? Did you read his books when you were a child? Have your children read them? Let me know what you and your kids think of Roald Dahl and his children's books by going to Readers Respond and posting a message.

(Cover art courtesy of Knopf, Random House)

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September 27, 2011 at 6:22 pm
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Thanks for sharing!!! I love reading Ronald Dahl, my favorite book is and will always be Matilda!!!

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