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Roald Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Hits Bookshelves

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From Fighter Pilot to Fiction Writer: The Story Behind Gremlins

This chapter explores the journey of a writer transitioning from a WWII fighter pilot to an author. It details their inspiration from a newspaper article, the creation of the Gremlins story, and the challenges faced with Disney that tested their resolve to pursue writing.

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