pipread Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I remember reading Georges Marvellous Medicine, with my daughter, I was in hysterics it was so funny, certainly one of my favourites. I think Roald Dahl is brilliant, don`t think I`ve read a story of his I didn`t like. Quote
Chimera Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I loved Roald Dahl, especially Matilda and the BFG *grins* The only exception was The Witches... I was traumatised by a film version of it I saw when I was around 6 years old. *cracks up* I never read the book after that and cant remember the details but I remember perfectly the terror I felt while watching the little boy trying to escape (transformed as a rat I think ??). Thinking of it still makes me shudder Quote
Nollaig Posted January 1, 2009 Posted January 1, 2009 I've never liked Roald Dahl. Brilliant writer, his stories are great, I just never liked them. Quote
Kylie Posted January 1, 2009 Author Posted January 1, 2009 The only exception was The Witches... I was traumatised by a film version of it I saw when I was around 6 years old. *cracks up* I never read the book after that and cant remember the details but I remember perfectly the terror I felt while watching the little boy trying to escape (transformed as a rat I think ??). Thinking of it still makes me shudder I hated the movie too. I went to see it with my Mum and brother and Mum had to take me outside because I was so terrified (I was probably about the same age you were) I've since watched it in full, though. The part that terrified me was the witches taking off their wigs etc. Quote
jewell Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I love Roald Dahl. I don't like The Witches or Matilda, but i love the rest to bits. My favorite is Georges Marvellous medicine. I remember having it read to me when i was about 7 at primary school. Quote
ChrisJ Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Really like the films of Witches and Matilda. Looking forward to reading Roald Dahl to my daughter when she is a little older. Quote
jewell Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 There are certain books i imagine reading to my children one day. I feel quite strongly about imparting a love of certain things to my children. I find it's a shame when i see children with curiosity and imagination, use it on some of the tat on the tv/games now. Roald Dahl is definatley one i will be reading to them,often. Quote
ChrisJ Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 There are certain books i imagine reading to my children one day. I feel quite strongly about imparting a love of certain things to my children. I find it's a shame when i see children with curiosity and imagination, use it on some of the tat on the tv/games now. Roald Dahl is definatley one i will be reading to them,often. Totally agree. I remember my mother reading lots to me when i was young. That must be one of the reasons i love to read now. I remember my mum reading Lion,Witch and the Wardrobe series to me when i was young, i loved it and re read as a teenager. Would really like to read that series to my daughter. Quote
jewell Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 How old is your daughter?...if you don't mind me asking. I don't think i'd have the patience to wait for such a pleasure as reading to my children. I haven't got any children of my own yet. But when i am axpecting my first i think i'll start reading to them even before they enter the world! Quote
Echo Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 The only exception was The Witches... I was traumatised by a film version of it I saw when I was around 6 years old. *cracks up* I never read the book after that and cant remember the details but I remember perfectly the terror I felt while watching the little boy trying to escape (transformed as a rat I think ??). Thinking of it still makes me shudder Are you talking about the movie version with Anjelica Huston? I love that movie! I always thought it was funny and creepy in a good way. Quote
ChrisJ Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 My daughter is 4 and my son is 1. I do read a lot of fairytales and such to her. I dont think she is ready for anything longer just yet . I keep a mental list of other stories i think she will eventually like. Just hope she likes them as much as i did. Quote
Tintin Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 I've always thought that he was quite an unusual writer in that he wrote for such a wide range of age groups but I do like some of his material. I remember thinking that The Jungle Book in print was a much more grown up book that the Disney version we see on screen. I do like both but the film is best enjoyed with a rowdy bunch who are prepared to sing along Quote
Chimera Posted January 3, 2009 Posted January 3, 2009 Are you talking about the movie version with Anjelica Huston? I love that movie! I always thought it was funny and creepy in a good way. I have no idea what movie it was actually... I've steered clear from The Witches since then *laughs* Maybe I should challenge myself to read the book/ watch the movie now? Quote
Ashernz Posted January 4, 2009 Posted January 4, 2009 Thank you for reminding me just how awesome Roald Dahl is! Quote
XanderRichards Posted April 2, 2012 Posted April 2, 2012 Dahl had an amazing imagination. I loved 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator'. Dahl was also the screenwriter of the Bond movie 'You Only Live Twice', which I loved as a kid (although is kinda hokey these days eh). Quote
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