The Dead Writers Club was born out of the fact that there are very few living writers out there that are worth reading. (Naturally, this is because we all yearn to live in the past)
Do you consistently feel as though you are living in the wrong time period? We do too.
This blog is a celebration of literature and the greats who wrote before us.
On this day in 1990, beloved children’s author Roald Dahl died from a blood disease at the age of 74. Apparently, Dahl was buried with his snooker cues, burgundy wine, chocolates, HB pencils and a power saw… we don’t know about you, but we cannot think of a better way to go out.
Mr. Dahl is responsible for some of the most loved children’s books of our time. To name just a few; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The Witches and of course, James and the Giant Peach. Some other titles that we enjoy in his extensive collection of work, include Danny the Champion of the World, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More, The Twits and his 1953 collection of short stories, Someone Like You.
Nobody’s childhood is complete without reading at least one of the aforementioned titles! To find more biographical information on this remarkably talented author and his lasting legacy, please visit his official website!
Pick out one of your favorite Dahl stories today and read it to a youngster… or perhaps seek out someone young of heart to read it with. Trust us, there’s magic in those pages! We also hope you will take a minute to remember to stop by Roald Dahl’s MARVELOUS CHILDREN’S CHARITY.
Write on in peace, Mr. Dahl!
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On this day in 1990, beloved children’s author Roald Dahl died from a blood disease at the age of 74. Apparently, Dahl was buried with his snooker cues, burgundy wine, chocolates, HB pencils and a power saw…. that’s how I’d like to be sent off!
Mr. Dahl is responsible for some of the most loved children’s books of our time. To name just a few; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Matilda, The Witches and of course, James and the Giant Peach. Nobody’s childhood is complete without reading at least one of the aforementioned titles!
To find out more about this remarkably talented author and his lasting legacy, please visit his website!
And do be sure to remember Roald Dahl today… perhaps seek out a small child to read one of your favorite stories to. Trust us, there’s magic in those pages!
Write on in peace, Mr. Dahl!
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