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Famous British authors

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The UK has produced many famous authors over the centuries. Charles Dickens wrote popular novels in the 19th century, including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol, and created memorable characters such as Scrooge. His work is fiction in the form of novels rather than plays or scientific writing.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish author who created the detective Sherlock Holmes, one of the best-known characters in crime fiction. Roald Dahl, who was born in Wales, is famous for children's books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A handy way to remember these authors is Dickens for Oliver Twist, Conan Doyle for Sherlock Holmes and Roald Dahl for much-loved children's stories.

Memory tip: Dickens (Oliver Twist), Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes), Roald Dahl (children's books).

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Who created the detective Sherlock Holmes?

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  1. 1. Who created the detective Sherlock Holmes?

    • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
    • Roald Dahl
    • Charles Dickens
    • William Shakespeare

    Correct answer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a Scottish author, created Sherlock Holmes.

  2. 2. Charles Dickens is famous for writing what?

    • Scientific theories
    • Plays such as Hamlet
    • Novels such as Oliver Twist
    • Symphonies

    Correct answer: Novels such as Oliver Twist

    Charles Dickens wrote popular novels including Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol.

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