Throughout the 1940s and 50s, Dahl published a number of short stories for adults as well as The Gremlins, his first book for children. During his time in the U.S., Dahl published his first story, anecdotes about his time as a pilot. He flew again and served briefly as a flight instructor after his recovery, but then became a diplomat in Washington, D.C. In 1940, Dahl was seriously injured in a crash landing that temporarily robbed him of his sight. Following school, Dahl worked for Shell Oil until World War II, in which Dahl served as a fighter pilot. However, Dahl’s school days were unpleasant for him-he hated the hazing rituals and prevalence of corporal punishment. Rather than return to Norway to live near family, Dahl’s mother remained in Wales so her children could be educated in English schools. When he was still very young, Dahl’s sister and father died within weeks of each other.
Dahl was born in Cardiff, Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents.
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