Boy

What do our readers think of Boy? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the book funny, fascinating and full of memorable stories about Dahl’s unusual childhood.

What does the Pageticker team say about Boy?

Roald Dahl turns his own childhood into a collection of funny, startling and sometimes rather grim adventures, from schoolroom punishments to sweet-shop mischief and family trips to Norway. It has the unmistakable Dahl fizz. Painful memories make it best suited to confident readers aged around 10 and upwards.

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What is Boy about?

In Boy, Roald Dahl shares captivating stories from his early years, including mischievous pranks, strict schoolmasters, and cherished family holidays in Norway.

About the author

Roald Dahl was a brilliant British author who wrote many fantastic stories for children. He is best known for books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', and 'The BFG'. His stories are full of imagination, unusual characters, and exciting adventures that have delighted readers all around the world.

Discussion ideas around Boy

Mischief and consequences: Which of Dahl’s pranks seems most daring, and what do you think he learns from what happens afterwards?

School days: How do Dahl’s experiences with teachers, headmasters and boarding schools shape the way he remembers his childhood?

Family and belonging: What makes Dahl’s family memories, especially those connected with Norway, feel different from his school memories?

Truth and storytelling: Why might Dahl tell real events in such an entertaining and dramatic way, and how could this affect the way we understand his memories?

Childhood then and now: Which parts of Dahl’s childhood seem most different from children’s lives today, and which experiences still feel familiar?