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.
La vie de Roald Dahl : Autobiographie Séries
Cette série autobiographique offre un aperçu saisissant des années de formation d'un conteur bien-aimé. Elle raconte des escapades d'enfance, des drames de cour d'école et les premières aventures avec une honnêteté inébranlable et une humour caractéristique. Les lecteurs découvriront une riche tapisserie d'histoires vraies, hilarantes, poignantes et parfois troublantes. Ces récits éclairent les expériences qui ont façonné une voix littéraire unique.
Ordre de lecture recommandé
The fascinating story of Roald Dahl's life continues in Going Solo, a marvelous evocation of the author's wartime exploits. As a pilot in World War II, Roald Dahl had some wonderfully exciting -- and frighteningly near-death -- experiences including encounters with the enemy, battles with deadly snakes, and incredible dogfights. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Dahl one of the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this brilliant man.
Folio Junior: Escadrille 80
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Superb Stories, Daring Deeds, Fantastic Adventures Here is the action-packed sequel to Boy , a tale of Dahl's exploits as a World War II pilot. Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Roald Dahl one the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this fascinating man. From book cover: The second part of Roald Dahl's extraordinary life story. Here he is grown up: first in Africa, then learning to be a wartime fighter pilot. It is a story that is funny, frightening and full of fantasy - as you would expect. The first part of Roald Dahl's life story: Boy , is also available in the New Windmill Series. Cover illustration by Quentin Blake
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