In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes -- some funny, some painful, all interesting -- this is a book that's sure to please.
Roald Dahl's Autobiography Series
This autobiographical series offers a vivid glimpse into the formative years of a beloved storyteller. It recounts childhood escapades, schoolyard dramas, and early adventures with unflinching honesty and characteristic humor. Readers will discover a rich tapestry of hilarious, poignant, and sometimes unsettling true stories. These narratives illuminate the experiences that shaped a unique literary voice.
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The fascinating story of Roald Dahl's life continues in Going Solo, a marvelous evocation of the author's wartime exploits. As a pilot in World War II, Roald Dahl had some wonderfully exciting -- and frighteningly near-death -- experiences including encounters with the enemy, battles with deadly snakes, and incredible dogfights. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Dahl one of the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this brilliant man.
Folio Junior: Escadrille 80
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic Adventures Here is the action-packed sequel to Boy , a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl one the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this fascinating man. From book cover: The second part of Roald Dahl's extraordinary life story. Here he is grown up: first in Africa, then learning to be a wartime fighter pilot. It is a story that is funny, frightening and full of fantasy - as you would expect. The first part of Roald Dahl's life story: Boy , is also available in the New Windmill Series. Cover illustration by Quentin Blake
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Boy : tales of childhood
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Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.