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“A Message to Children Who Have Read This Book - When you grow up and have children of your own, do please remember something important: a stodgy parent is no fun at all. What a child wants and deserves is a parent who is SPARKY.”

Quote by Roald Dahl

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Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916, and died on November 23, 1990, was a renowned British children's author. Known for his unique humor and rich imagination, Dahl's works have been beloved by children and adults around the world. His most famous books include 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach', which have become household names. more

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