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What's your fave Roald Dahl story and why?

What's your fave story?

Roald Dahl is one of the best-loved children's authors.

He died nearly 20 years ago, but his stories continue to captivate kids around the world.

Press Packer Georgia went on a special assignment to interview Roald's granddaughter Sophie about him.

But what's YOUR fave Dahl tale? And remember to tell us why!

Email and let us know!

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Your comments

"I think Danny the Champion of the World is an all-time classic - it's lovely."

Leona, 11, Newbold Verdon, England

"My fave Roald Dahl book has to be Fantastic Mr Fox because I always loved animals and foxes have to be my fave. I love that he is cunning and I hate the farmers for trying to hunt him down."

Stephanie, 11, Birmingham, England

"My favourite book is George's Marvellous Medicine because it's so funny, imaginative and full of adventure."

Millie, 10, Plymouth, England

"I think that The Twits is a very good book. I remember two years ago my teacher read that book to us. She read a few pages every afternoon. It is a very funny book."

Melissa, 10, Ammanford, Wales

"It has got to be James and the Giant Peach...or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. They are both incredible children's stories. Pure classics."

Tilly, 13, Oxford, England

"My favourite book by Roald Dahl is The Twits. It is really funny and Dahl has put a lot of information into the story."

Ellie, 12, Birmingham, England

"I don't find Roald Dahl's books enjoyable but I admire his characters and love his great sense of humour."

Sophie, 13, London, England

"I like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because it's magic and interesting. It is very different from others stories in the world."

Aiynduri, 12, Ilford, England

"My favourite book is the BFG because it was scary for my sister and it made me laugh."

Rosemary, 9, Nottingham, England

"I love The Witches. I think it's brilliant, so magical and creepy! I like his others but I think that is the best."

Connie, 12, Bradford, England

"George's Marvellous Medicine is my favourite book because the grandmother is so funny."

James, 7, Cambridge, England

"I just love Roald Dahl's book of The Magic Finger as it is hilarious and great fun for kids over the age of four."

Olivia, 9, Oldham, England

"My favourite is Danny Champion of the World because it always made me smile!"

Emily, 13, Wantage, UK

"I love The Twits. My dad used to read it to me all the time and it always made me laugh."

Ian, 12, Peterborough, UK

"I love Revolting Rhymes because they're so revolting (snort, snort)!"

Hope, 12, London, England

"Roald Dahl is my fave author in the whole world. I wish I could have been alive when he was."

Rachel, 11, Polmort, Scotland

"My favourite Roald Dahl stories are Fantastic Mr Fox and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory because they make me feel really hungry with all the food!"

Leila, 12, Basingstoke, England

"My favourite Roald Dahl book is definitely Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. After reading it once I went to ask my mum to buy me a chocolate factory. It's ingenious and pure magic!"

Faryal, 13, London, UK

"My favourite is probably Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, it is really interesting! I like the way he invented lots of different candy! Cool imagination! "

Bardha, 12, Prishtina, Kosovo

"I quite liked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Every time I read it I stole some biscuits from Mum because I was hungry! However, I had some trouble reading them as they are quite advanced."

Jumall, 13, Wolverhampton, England

"I think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is my favourite because I love the way he makes it sound so real."

Laura, 13, Hommersåk ,Norway