Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl

Boy: Tales of Childhood

Roald Dahl's Autobiography #1

Roald Dahl with Quentin Blake

176 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

nonfiction autobiography funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Description

In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected ...

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Moods

funny 80%
lighthearted 69%
adventurous 45%
reflective 35%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
emotional 17%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 9%
dark 7%
sad 5%
tense 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 32%
slow 4%

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