Today, September 13th, is Roald Dahl Day!
Roald Dahl is a beloved children's author who wrote timeless classics like Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The B.F.G., and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, plus many, many others. Before he was an author, he "was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor," according to roalddahl.com. We have tons of his books in our collection here, but he has so many that it might be hard to find a starting point. Why not start with the character most like you?
To find out which Roald Dahl character you have the most in common with, take our quick quiz!
Or, you could skip the quiz and take a look at all of the results:
The Big Friendly Giant, from The B.F.G., is honest, altruistic, and kind-hearted. Like him, you care about those around you - humans, animals, and plants alike. You enjoy helping people. You value honesty more than anything else - from yourself and from others.
Matilda Wormwood, or Matilda Honey, from Matilda, is intelligent, curious, and resilient. Like her, you are always questioning the world around you or attempting to make sense of the unknown. You love books - but more importantly, you love the knowledge and experiences you gain from reading books. You value a curious mind more than anything else.
Willy Wonka, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, is innovative, stubborn, and eccentric. Like him, you are drawn to the unusual, the oddities, and the outcasts. You like to express yourself and your creativity - particularly through fashion. You value your uniqueness more than anything else.
Mr. Fox, from Fantastic Mr. Fox, is resourceful, confident, and dapper. Like him, you are quick-witted and can adapt to any situation. You are stylish and like to express yourself with a polished look. You value self-confidence more than anything else.
George Kranky, from George's Marvelous Medicine, is youthful, inquisitive, and experimental. Like him, you are the life of the party and never want the fun to stop. You like to experiment in the kitchen and aren't afraid to try new things. You value having fun more than anything else.
Miss Spider, from James and the Giant Peach, is brave, caring, and hard-working. Like her, you have no problem helping out a friend in need. You care about those around you, and you may be referred to as the "mother" of your friend group. You value empathy over everything else.