And magic is exactly what Devonshire Primary Academy in Devonshire Road recreated when staff and pupils donned their best costumes on Friday to take part in a special day in homage to the author.
A spokesman for the school said: "The children had the opportunity to dress as a character from a Roald Dahl book and were immersed in a creative curriculum based on the life and literature of one of our most famous children's authors.
"As you can see from the photographs, a great time was had by all."
1.
Nourhan Sheikh dressed as Miss Trunchbull with Lilly Hall, Scarlett-Louise Vale, Victoria Kalbarczyk and assistant headteacher Diane Nixon. Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media
2.
Harper-Rose Delaneyn as Miss Trunchbull Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media
3.
Receptionist Lisa Gregson with Luke Benson and Mercy Binns, who dressed up as characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media
4.
Rubi Mann, Riley Hutton, Ellie Hitchon, Holly Stratford and Lillie-Yvaine Meehan-Thompsett. Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media
5.
Millie Godley dressed up as Sophie from The BFG. Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media
6.
Julianna Rimando and Lacie-Mae Buckley. Photo: Daniel Martino - JPI Media