Boy: Tales of Childhood
Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780374373757 (0374373752)
Publish date: June 1st 1984
Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pages no: 176
Edition language: English
Series: Roald Dahl Autobiography (#1)
Lexile Level: 1020L In this book, the popular children's author Roald Dahl describes his own childhood in a whimsical, descriptive style. Teachers could introduce this book as an example of autobiography. Students could enjoy learning about the author of so many popular and imaginative stories. Stud...
What a great biographic piece. Dahl is an excellent story teller, and puts that to use: he doesn't waste pages in the minutia, or get scared of leaving swathes of time undressed, but picks the bits he wants to tell about his early life, because they are important, interesting, colorful, defining. It...
A very entertaining collection of memories and stories.This is a fun read, full of interesting childhood memories. Complete with simple illustrations and photographs, this book gives a glimpse into the early life of a very creative writer.Even when recounting unpleasant events, Dahl truly has a way ...
"Boy" is about the biography of one of the best children's book author, Roald Dahl. From the cover to the last page, everything is charming. If the author was not him, the story would have been dark and dramatic. But Roald Dahl made everything humorous. Who else would turn a memory about terrible te...
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!
9 years ago
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