Children's Novels:
* Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A beloved classic about a young boy who wins a golden ticket to visit a mysterious chocolate factory.
* Matilda: A brilliant and imaginative girl who uses her extraordinary powers to overcome the tyranny of her neglectful parents and cruel headmistress.
* James and the Giant Peach: An orphaned boy finds adventure and friendship inside a giant peach that whisks him away to a magical world.
* The BFG: A young girl befriends a friendly giant who shares his love for dreams with her.
* Fantastic Mr. Fox: A cunning fox outsmarts three greedy farmers in this hilarious and heartwarming tale.
* The Witches: A young boy learns about the dangers of witches and how to defeat them.
Short Story Collections:
* Tales of the Unexpected: This collection features many of Dahl's dark and suspenseful short stories, known for their unexpected twists and turns.
* Kiss Kiss: Another collection of short stories, often featuring themes of the macabre and the darkly humorous.
Other Notable Works:
* The Twits: A hilarious tale of two nasty and disgusting old people who get their comeuppance.
* Danny the Champion of the World: A heartwarming story about a young boy and his father who share a passion for hunting.
* George's Marvellous Medicine: A mischievous boy creates a magical medicine that has surprising effects on his grumpy grandmother.
Bonus:
* The Gremlins: While not as well-known as his other works, this early story (written for the US Air Force) was adapted into a popular film.
This is just a small selection of Roald Dahl's iconic works. His imaginative stories have captivated generations of readers and continue to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.