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Roald Dahl Day: Who Is Your Favourite Character From The Memorable Books?

Matilda all the way.
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Life editor at HuffPost UK

Today is Roald Dahl Day - a day dedicated to one of the world’s greatest storytellers. It’s no secret that the author created some of the most memorable books (and, of course, characters) in children’s fiction, so it seems only natural for us to give everyone the opportunity for everyone to shout about their favourite character. 

The author himself would have today turned 102 years old, having been born on 13 September 1916. And as we all know, more than 100 years after he was born his books are still held dear to our hearts. 

So take a look through the list below and vote for your favourite. The more votes your book gets, the closer to the top of the list it will be. 

Have a character you’d like to add? Let us know by emailing ukparents@huffpost.com and we’ll add them on! 

Before You Go

World Book Day Books 2018
Oi Goat! By Kes Gray(01 of11)
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This rhyming picture book is a follow-on from 'Oi Frog!', where Frog turns into stylist and makes all the animals put on their glad rags for World Book Day. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
My Book About Me By Mr Silly, By Adam Hargreaves(02 of11)
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Mr Silly takes it upon himself to write a book about himself, introducing some friends along the way. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
The Baby Brother From Outer Space By Pamela Butchart(03 of11)
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When Haroon’s mum brings his baby brother into school, Izzy and her friends are alarmed! The office ladies start squeaking and saying made-up words. He writes strange messages with his blocks and he is caught speaking in an alien language. Is he from outer space? (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Paddington Turns Detective and Other Funny Stories by Michael Bomd(04 of11)
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Three classic Paddington Bear stories are brought together for the first time in this special collection for World Book Day. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Nadiya’s Bake Me a Story by Nadiya Hussain(05 of11)
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Nadiya and her children share delicious recipes for families to try together, as well as stories to read as a family. It's a combination of storybook and cookbook. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Terry’s Dumb Dot Story: A Treehouse Tale by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton(06 of11)
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In this treehouse in the sky, the characters have a marshmallow machine, the world's most powerful whirlpool, a penguin ice-skating rink, a tank full of sharks and a human pinball machine. Follow their adventures. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
The Girl Who Thought She Was a Dog by Clare Balding(07 of11)
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A funny story that animal-lovers will warm to, about a young girl who thought she was a dog. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Brain Freeze by Tom Fletcher(08 of11)
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A little girl discovers that eating ice cream from her grandfather's old ice-cream truck gives her the power to travel through time. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
The Bolds’ Great Adventure by Julian Clary(09 of11)
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Follow hyenas and see how they manage to get from their African safari park onto the plane and off to their new home in England. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Marvel Avengers: The Greatest Heroes by Alastair Dougall(10 of11)
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The book explores children's favourite Marvel Comics characters including Black Panther, Captain America, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Scarlet Witch and many more. What makes the Hulk angry? How does the Wasp shrink to a tiny size? (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
Rugby Roar by Gerard Siggins (IRELAND ONLY)(11 of11)
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School is out for summer and Eoin is heading off on the rugby trip of a lifetime, Down Under, to play for the Lions Cubs against the Baby Blacks. (credit:WORLDBOOKDAY)
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