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Boy Tales Of Childhood [Paperback]

Roald Dahl (Author)
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Grade 4-7-Fans of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda will be entranced by actor Derek Jacobi's amusing and captivating narration of the formative years of Dahl's life. Listening to the boyhood antics of this world famous and best-selling author provides a glimpse into where he got some of the plot ideas and inspirations for his most popular books. Dahl's upbringing was, by any standard, eccentric. In Boy (FS&G, 1984), the first of his two autobiographical titles (the second is Going Solo), he details many of his more unusual boyhood adventures, such as almost losing his nose in a car accident, the "Great Mouse Plot" of 1924, and boarding school antics in prose that will leave listeners laughing out loud. Jacobi's wry delivery is completely unselfconscious, and his pacing is perfect. This audio treat will appeal to Dahl fanatics of all ages.
Cindy Lombardo, Orrville Public Library, OH
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In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes— some funny, some painful, all interesting— this is a book that's sure to please.
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5.0 out of 5 stars BOY by Roald Dahl, May 17 2004
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This review is from: Boy Tales Of Childhood (Paperback)
BOY is the most incredible book you could ever READ!!!If you haven`t read this book,then you don`t know very much about Roald Dahl,do you?BOY is about Roald Dahl as a child with his Papa and Mama,his brothers and sisters:Alfrild,Ellen,Elsa,Astin,and Radyr.It starts from the time he was born to the time he left school.There are some gross parts in this book but I can assure you that there are many,many silly parts in this book.I hope you will read and enjoy this book because it is an awesome book and you will enjoy this wonderful book,Boy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific!, Feb 9 2004
This review is from: Boy Tales Of Childhood (Paperback)
Usually, if an author writes really hilarious and original books, you don't expect their life to be just as great. And Roald Dahl's life isn't that way- his life is way more exciting!

When I first read this book, I couldn't believe that anyone's childhood could be that interesting. By the end, you'll believe... from The Great Mouse Plot to putting goat droppings in a pipe and smoking it,there's never a dull moment. A fantastic thing for a kid to discover, and for all who are a true kid at heart.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Don't miss it, the story of a faumus aurther.", Dec 31 2003
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Boy is a great book. it is about the childhood of Raold Dhal. Back then there was no seat belts in the cars. Will Roald Dahl loes his noes because of that? People used to use a thing called a cane in school to disaplen children. If it was used on you you would have a bruse on your bottom for 3 weeks. The cane is used on Roald Dhal 2 times but is talked about 3 times. Roald Dalh and his family go on a trip evry summer and this summer his sisters boyfiend comes along. His sisters boyfreind smokes a sagar. While he is swimming Rold Dalh gets the perfect idea useing poop. This is a hlarus part of the story but you can not find out what happens unless you read it. When Roald Dahl goes to a regular school in his own twoun he does a pretty meen thing. He finds a dead moues but what will he do with it? You will have to read the book to find out. All that I have left to say is, DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK OR ELS YOU WILL BE MISSING OUT BIG TIME!!!
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