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by Roald Dahl (Author) "My father, Harald Dahl, was a Norwegian who came from a small town near Oslo, called Sarpsborg ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New edition edition (5 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 014131141X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141311418
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 145,557 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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BOY and GOING SOLO together in one volume which tells the story of Roald Dahl's school years and his time working in Africa and in the war.

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Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after "a monumental bash on the head", sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brill for child and adult alike, 23 Jul 2003
I first read this book when I was about 10 years old. I had always been a fan of Roald Dahl and his stories and this was no exception.

I can honestly say I lost count of the amount of times I have re-read this book (I think last time was only last year and I am now 19!). It was an easy to read book that a child could manage, but it made me aware of some very adult issues - caning children, the birth of the motor car, the wonders of Africa and the shocks of War. At ten years old I knew nothing of these things apart from those which I read in this book. But these issues wern't boring to me, they were entertaining and funny and enjoyable to read.

The idea of Africa was the one which stayed with me. When I finished 6th form I decided to visit the Africa that was written about in Going Solo.

Although it wasn't the only factor, I think this book was the spark which set me on this idea and so I shall never forget it. Thankyou Roald Dahl!

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A peek into the life of our children's favourite author, 3 Oct 2001
A funny, sometimes moving account of the childhood and later life of Roald Dahl.

For those of you who are huge fans of all those great characters such as Charlie, Matilda and the BFG, take a closer look at the heart and mind of their creator Roald Dahl.

Roald's biography unfolds in a intimate down to earth style which almost gives you the impression he is telling his story, off the record, just to you.

Boy/Going Solo is a book which will have you holding your breath, laughing out loud and reaching for the tissues before the last page is turned and will definitely leave you wanting to read more.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read book, 6 April 2001
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As it says on the book - "Roald Dahl's life was as funny, bizarre, fightening and exciting as the stories he wrote" This is 100% true. From being 6 at school to 10 at boarding school in Boy he goes onto being a Hawker Hurricane pilot flying in Greece and the Western desert in 1942. This is an amazing read and it is a book that you will read again and again.
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I expected a dull plod through the life of a writer - but no! this book is a wonderful, engaging, lively trip through the highlights and lowlights of a man who led an... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars compellingly gruesome!
Having read this book it is easy to see where Dahl got the more macabre ideas for his childrens books. Intensely readable and totally fascinating. Read more
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This book was very interesting, one of the best ones I have read. I read it over and over again.
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I read this book with High School pupils, of all abilities, to develop listening skills and to learn about plot structure, suspense and 'grip'. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars keenly observed, often hilarious, a page-turner for all ages
I read this book with High School pupils, of all abilities, to develop listening skills and to learn about plot structure, suspense and 'grip'. Read more
Published on 1 April 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rivveting Tale of A Fabulous Authour, 10 out of 10
BOY & GOING SOLO Boy and Going solo are combined in this excellent tale of courage bravery and contentment, Roald Dahl has always been a... Read more
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