As we learn about Dahl’s childhood, right from the very start, every chapter in his life is an influence on his writing in later life. I have to admit that I knew little about the man behind the novels. It starts with an autobiographical chapter, Boy. ![]() This for me, was a perfect place to start on my Roald Dahl journey. Believe me, these are most definitely for the grown ups! So, you can imagine how thrilled I was when I was asked to review four of Roald Dahl’s glorious short story collections reissued by Penguin. ![]() The very notion that not only could someone own such a magical place, but that this world was one where children could visit and even own it was such an awe inspiring idea! His amazing books are timeless, imaginative and are for many children, the start of a long love affair with books and reading.įor me, it was Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. One of the truly great British authors that you know that everyone will have heard of.
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