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Boy
- Tales of Childhood
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this was mine.
This edition of Boy, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.
So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .
The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.
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- WorkAtSea
- 28-05-17
Vivid recollections of childhood memories
Roald Dahl's Boy is read brilliantly by Dan Stevens to recollect vivid stories refreshingly told from the perspective of his younger self which have left a lasting impression on an adult Dahl's memories of childhood. I enjoyed discovering the real-life experiences that inspired elements of Dahl's fictional work. He truly connects with his inner child in great detail, describing artfully his motivations, experiences and emotions as a young Boy.
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- jules
- 30-09-16
Stories of childhood
This book is very entertaining and enlightening. Within the many stories of his childhood it is possible to see where the inspiration for his books came from.
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- B. Cole
- 16-09-16
Well narrated version of a classic child-friendly autobiography
Whilst Dahl claimed this wasn't an auto-biography, it really is. The story is great fun and there narrator has a range of voices which do it justice. Now it's time for a reread of Going Solo (which, if anything, is even better).
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- Jennifer Eccles
- 23-09-19
Loved it
We played this during a long car journey, our 7 year old loved it and so did we. The dramatisation really brought the story to life and what a life he had. I would highly recommend this and his follow up book - Solo. We have heard both several times now.
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- Vikki Walker
- 30-05-20
I am 11 and loved it it is so enjoyable
the Neruda was amazing and I love roald Dahl's books that the best I recommend it to any kids and adults
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-12-18
very good!
so enjoyable, great narrator, listened to it during a long car journey and we were hanging on every word
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- Ben
- 01-10-16
Perfect in every way
Loved every minute of it. The narration was spot on with the mood of the book. Nothing to complain about at all.
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- Laura Meaden
- 09-10-16
Best Book
Great loved it all perfect I would recommend it to a lot of people. Narrator was great and there is nothing to change
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- TRHK17
- 29-07-22
Great
This book tells You all about the authors life and story. No bad marks given
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- Anonymous User
- 16-09-22
Wonderful stuff
I love this book. For all its apparent embellishments and the genuine accounts of sadistic adults and public school brutality, it makes for compelling listening. The prose and storytelling is just so damn good. And Dan Stevens’ reading is pitch perfect. It’s like listening to super-condensed Dahl, all his marvellous books somehow rolled into one. Great writing, great reading, great tales of the unexpected from another world and time.
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