Largely referred to as one of the greatest storytellers for children in the 20th century, Roald Dahl's books have been picked up by people worldwide. These books are loved by people of all ages due to their wit, humour, and creative plot lines. Some of his books like the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG have been adapted into movies. Most of his books are found in school libraries as they contribute to generating interest in reading in children. Every person who is fond of books invariably has pleasant memories of reading his books during their childhood. It is largely believed that his books possess the potential to inspire kids to read and pull them towards the vibrant world of books.

The language used by Roald Dahl in his books is extremely simple and smooth. His stories are not larded with heavy vocabulary or difficult terms. He uses short sentences to progress his plot and gives great emphasis on the description of characters. The characters appearing in Roald Dahl's books are all extremely interesting and unique. All of them possess distinctive characteristics of their own and are depicted in a way that arouses fascination in the minds of children. In addition to this, his books have been illustrated by Quentin Blake. Pictures drawn by Blake that represent the characters written by Roald Dahl are extremely appealing and creative. Coupled with the brilliance of Blake's illustrations, Roald Dahl's books have been able to attract a big readership and amass a large audience among children. Since cartoons and pictorial representations are most successful in pulling children towards something, Roald Dahl's books are often prescribed in junior classes by teachers and parents alike to stimulate the interest of the younger generation in reading.

Several characters written by Roald Dahl are so distinguished and unique that they look out-wordly. Like the friendly outcast giant the BFG, the sinister headmistress of Matilda's School Miss Trunchbull, and George's grandmother who after drinking his medicine grows 10 times her size, Roald Dahl's characters are like no other. Famous for their unpredictable and endearing protagonists, his stories are so interesting and memorable that they stir the imagination of children.

The reason Roald Dahl's books are recommended to children worldwide is that hid stories leave the readers feeling warm, inspired, and fascinated. They not only attract children towards the magical world of stories but also motivate them to use their own creativity to engineer stories of their own. His humour and wit never fails to entertain the young generation and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.

Zainab Wahab is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Jamia Millia Islamia. She is an avid reader and an aspiring poet. Any views expressed are personal.