Roald Dahl’s 1989 Letter to Amy - Dream in a Bottle #2252986 (License: Personal Use)

This typewritten letter, dated 10 February 1989 and signed by Roald Dahl, was sent from Gipsy House in Great Missenden. It warmly acknowledges a young fan named Amy for sending him a “dream in a bottle,” a concept that captivated the beloved author so much he resolved to test it by blowing it through a sleeping child’s bedroom window. The letter exemplifies Dahl’s enduring connection with children and his playful embrace of imagination.

Used on literary archive sites, museum digital exhibits, or fan pages dedicated to Roald Dahl; serves users seeking primary-source material, biographical insights, or inspiration from Dahl’s personal correspondence with readers.