Roald Dahl was a versatile and accomplished individual, taking on roles such as a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian, and medical inventor. He is known for writing beloved stories such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. Quentin Blake, known as Roald Dahl's preferred illustrator, has illustrated over 300 books. He received the esteemed Kate Greenaway Medal in 1980 and was knighted in 2013 for his contributions to illustration.