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Happy There's still time to meet The BFG at in Co Durham. Our touring exhibition of 's drawings for the book (on til 30 Sep) tells a fascinating tale of the close collaboration between author & illustrator. https://t.co/Ly6ggRkuIl

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“'My dear young fellow,' the Old-Green-Grasshopper said gently, 'there are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven't started wondering about yet.” 

- James and the Giant Peach

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'A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom. He has no master except his own soul, and that, I am sure, is why he does it.' - Roald Dahl


Artwork by Sir Quentin Blake

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Celebrate - it's Which of his awesome characters is your favourite? We got 'em all in (nearly!) Come and join us: https://t.co/Ravxmsg9xi

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This is a favourite with fond memories of being in the reading corner as a child. I mean what's not to love with the Snozcumber, Whizz Pop, whizz bang, and how the bubbles go down!

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2018-09-13

Not only is it Heritage Open Day, with free entry to our museum, it's also To celebrate, here are some images from our Norfolk Museums Collection related to some of Roald Dahl's most beloved books. Can you guess which books the four images relate to?

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2018-09-13

“No book ever ends, when it's full of your friends..."

Roald Dahl's books, and Sir Quentin Blake's magical illustrations, will be friends forever. See our signed Anniversary prints by Sir Quentin online, or call 01202 297682 for more https://t.co/p2F1vlqWVR

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2018-09-13

We are all different! There is something fantastic about that!
Isn't there? fantastic Mr Fox

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Happy ! A man who's inspired me since I was a child! I loved drawing these a few years ago! Who should I draw next?

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The combination of Roald Dahl and literally made me love reading. His stories were taken to the next level with the instantly recognisable style of Blake's illustrations

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"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it" - Roald Dahl

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It’s Roald Dahl day today! I’ve been teaching character illustration all week for this very reason, here are some of my faves so far 😍

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2018-09-13

Tomorrow (13th) is so come along to our story time at 4pm to hear some revolting rhymes! You can also meet Melanie and Splats our junior snails

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2018-09-12

Next Saturday, the 15th of September, come and celebrate with us!

This is free to attend, please just register using the link below.
Story-times, activities and crafts - it's set to be a marvellous day!

https://t.co/0lR6bFIl9M

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