I have never read any of Roald Dahl s children s stories, but have always wanted to. His first memoir, BOY, is a very slight volume, less than 200 pages, but it is full of perhaps the most delightful and whimsical vignettes of childhood ever penned. While it is true there are some very shocking references to beatings and "canings" which were apparently quite common in English public schools, administered by both the masters and the older boys, the overall tone of the book is one of wonder and fond reminiscing
Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course! As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, bestselling books, Roald Dahl s tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny.
Starting-point
Papa and Mama
Kindergarten, 1922-3
Llandaff Cathedral School, 1923-5 (age 7-9)
The Bicycle and the Sweet-shop
The Great Mouse Plot
Mr Coombes
Mrs Pratchetts Revenge
Going to Norway
The Magic Island
A Visit to the Doctor
St Peters, 1925-9 (age 9-13)
First Day
Writing Home
The Matron
Homesickness
A Drive in the Motor-car
Captain Hardcastle
Little Ellis and the Boil
Goats Tobacco
Repton and Shell, 1929-36 (age 13-20)
Getting Dressed for the Big School
Boazers
The Headmaster
Chocolates
Corkers
Fagging
Games and Photography
Goodbye School
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