Boy

by Roald Dahl

Before Roald Dahl became a world-famous storyteller, he was a boy who got into all kinds of mischief. From plotting sweet shop revenge with his friends to testing chocolate for Cadbury’s, his early life was full of adventure—and a fair bit of trouble.

In this collection of real-life memories, Dahl recounts the funny, the painful, and the downright bizarre moments that shaped his childhood.

Themes

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  • Boarding School
  • Norway
  • Childhood
  • Autobiography
  • Loss Of A Parent
  • Death
  • Car Accident
  • Amputation
  • Corporal Punishment
  • Teachers
  • Homesickness