Boy and Going Solo
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780241955772 (0241955777)
Publish date: 2012
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Edition language: English
Category:
Childrens,
Adventure,
Non Fiction,
Autobiography,
Memoir,
Biography,
Academic,
School,
Cultural,
Africa,
Biography Memoir
Series: Roald Dahl Autobiography (#1)
Fast and loose with the truth as it is, Dahl's account of his childhood and war time experiences are my favourite thing in his ouvre, filled with larger-than-life characters and unforgettable episodes, all rendered in his compelling style.
Fantastic book for kids! So imaginative and creative. Easy read that children will find delightful!Roald Dahl is always brilliant! His stories and rhymes are fun and entertaining! Some of my all time favorites!! Such a great way to entertain children and get them interested in reading!
This is a most engaging autobiography. Written in a very accessible style, the two books take Dahl from childhood through to first job (book 1) then from job to pilot in the Middle East in WW2 until he's invalided home. it's one of those stories that does read a little more like fiction than fact. I...