Boy: Tales of Childhood

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Summary: It's the story between every line of each of his books.
Review: Anyone can appreciate Roald Dahl's gift as a story teller in reading his autobiographical, Boy. He displays the charm and timing of a great storyteller, and above all, the casual style that allows us to step unnoticed into such a personal set of antecdotes. But as a long-time devotee of Dahl's outrageous children's books, I was struck by the obvious ties to his fiction; almost the printed justification for the over-developed fairy-tale characteristics of child vs. adult, wicked school mistresses, and the pervading themes of right on the side of the powerless, their wits against bullies of every form. Read Boy not only for it's laughs and unconventional tales of childhood, but also to see more clearly the darker depth of his classic fantasies.

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Summary: Very entertaining.
Review: Everyone remembers the good and bad times of childhood. The games played in the backyard, or being tricked into eating mud. Everyone has stories to tell. In the book Boy, Tales of Childhood, Roald Dahl writes about his childhood up through grade school. He gives detailed description of racing tricycles down hills, playing practical jokes on the woman at the sweet shop, and getting beat with a cane by the headmaster. Roald Dahl uses great description and humourous vocabulary to portray every character he encounters. Though this book is written for children, it is fun for people of all ages to read.

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Summary: This book is about the happy and sad life of Roald Dahl
Review: In the beginning, this book is really boring. Then Dahl takes you into his life as if you were in his shoes. Some chapters are hard to understand, but most are great!

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Summary: I just couldn't put it down!
Review: A beautifully written story on the life of Roald Dahl. Stupendous photographs and pictures. It seems as if you were right there with him. I thought the part on Llandaff Cathedral School was the best part. It makes me think he had a great life. Although it seemed like it should have a sequel, I'd still think this book was the best of the two. I think Roald Dahl's writings are amazing, but after I read this story, I thought his life was interesting too. I've been inspired by this book to write stories too. It amazes me that anyone could write stories this good.

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Summary: TERIFFIC. A wonderful novel of an adventurous young boy.
Review: Boy had a wonderful way of telling the readers exactly what they want to know about Rolald Dahl.

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Summary: The Best of the Best!!!
Review: A totally incredible book. The best book Roald Dahl has ever written.

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Summary: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Review: I'm 12 years old and I first read this book when I was 9. I never stop reading it! I could read it over and over again (and i do!)! It is witty and entertaining. Every house should have a copy! I love the pranks he plays and his vivid descriptions make it easy to imagine exactly what he is seeing! READ IT! YOU"LL LOVE IT!

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Summary: This was a good, hard to put down book
Review: This book tells a great story of a young boys life in the early 1900's. It starts out in Norway then moves to england. He gets in trouble a few times, but not too much. After reading this book it seems that Roald Dahl had an unusual life. In his first drive in a motor car he almost loses his nose, and you won't want to miss the grat mouse plot. This is one of Roald Dahl's best books, Don't miss it!

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Summary: Best Dahl book ever!
Review: Reading this book was one of the best things I ever did. He is a great author, but as he takes us into his life, Dahl becomes more interesting and fun to read about

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Summary: "Boy" is wonderful!
Review: One of my favorites. Roald Dahl's autobiography is sometimes funny and sometimes sad, but always extremely entertaining. I was delighted to read about one of my favorite author's childhood. :o