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Boy: Tales of Childhood
Boy Tales of Childhood
Author: Roald Dahl
Many remarkable things did indeed happen to Roald Dahl when he was a boy, and maybe that's where some of the marvelous ideas for his world-famous, best-selling books came from. There's the motor car ride which nearly cost him his nose, the terrifying matron who crept silently down the school corridor, glorious family summer holidays in Norway, a...  more »
ISBN: 396451
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: 176
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Publisher: Trumpet
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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weareallwright avatar reviewed Boy: Tales of Childhood on + 3 more book reviews
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"Boy" tells about the early life of it's author - Roald Dahl. It is wonderfully written and entertaining - it will have you laughing out loud!
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I felt this was an excellent book. I enjoyed getting a perspective of the life and times during which Roald Dahl lived. I just wish it was a little longer.
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Roald Dahl's memoir of his early childhood.
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I read this when I was 10, it's a really addicting read!
misspaige avatar reviewed Boy: Tales of Childhood on + 10 more book reviews
A must-read for anyone who loves Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory!!
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A very enjoyable autobiography of the creative genius behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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My son really enjoyed this Roald Dahl book.
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Richard Dahl writes tales of his own childhood; fascinating and funny. He nearly lost his nose in a car accident, was a chocolate candy tester for Cadbury's, was involved in the Great Mouse Plot of 1924, writes of his first day of school, on writing letters home, about homesickness, and other subjects. The book is one full of laughs...


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