As a young man working in East Africa for the Shell Company, Roald Dahl recounts his adventures living in the jungle and later flying a fighter plane in World War II.
Roald Dahl's AutobiographySeries
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.
Recommended Reading Order
- 2
Boy and Going Solo
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Boy and Going Solo is the whole of Roald Dahl's extraordinary autobiography in one volume. Reissued in the exciting new Roald Dahl branding. Boy is the story of Roald Dahl's very own boyhood, including tales of sweet-shops and chocolate, mean old ladies and a Great Mouse Plot - the inspiration for some of his most marvellous storybooks in the years to come. Going Solo tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and later went flying with the Royal Air Force, before he became the world's number-one storyteller. You can listen to all of Roald Dahl's stories on Puffin Audiobooks, read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.
Boy : tales of childhood
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.
