Boy and Going Solo

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What is Boy and Going Solo about?

Roald Dahl recounts the extraordinary events that shaped his life and writing. In Boy, he recalls schooldays, sweet-shop mischief, the Great Mouse Plot and his time testing chocolate for Cadbury’s. In Going Solo, he leaves England for Africa, encounters lions and deadly snakes, and becomes an RAF pilot during the Second World War. Funny, vivid and sometimes frightening, these true stories reveal the adventures, dangers and experiences behind one of the world’s most imaginative storytellers.

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.