Boy

tales of childhood

160 pages

English language

Published Dec. 30, 1984 by Farrar, Straus, Giroux.

ISBN:
978-0-374-37374-0
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Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school.

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Not so much a biography as a series of vivid memories or anecdotes, this is eminently readable and enjoyable to boot. Within these memories also lie some kernels that would sprout into scenes in his later books. Read primarily as a precursor to Going Solo, I really liked this book.

Subjects

  • Dahl, Roald -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature
  • Dahl, Roald
  • Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
  • Authors, English
  • Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature