Going Solo: Popular Penguins

Name: Going Solo: Popular Penguins
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780141037332
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Roald Dahl

4.06

( 31,290 ratings, 1,984 reviews)

Summary

Going Solo: Popular Penguins by Roald Dahl is a captivating memoir that continues the author's life story, focusing on his adventures as an RAF fighter pilot during World War II. Dahl shares anecdotes filled with humour and wit, detailing his experiences in Africa, the challenges of flying in the war, and the colourful individuals he encountered along the way. The narrative offers a poignant glimpse into Dahl's life beyond his literary achievements, highlighting his bravery and resilience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by adventurous tales and personal anecdotes filled with vivid characters and exotic locales. This engaging memoir by Roald Dahl brings his experiences as a young man and his service as a RAF pilot to life, blending wit and excitement with a touch of nostalgia.

Going Solo: Popular Penguins

Description

Going Solo by Roald Dahl is the marvellous account of his life as a young man. He describes getting his first job in Africa and his wartime exploits as an RAF fighter pilot, where he was shot down in the Libyan desert.

Continuing the story he began in Boy, the first part of his memoir, the master storyteller conjures up a real-life world as magical and unnerving as any he writes about in his fiction.

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Going Solo: Popular Penguins by Roald Dahl is praised for its captivating storytelling and vivid depiction of his adventures during World War II. Reviewers often highlight Dahl's engaging writing style that combines wit and emotion, offering a compelling glimpse into his life experiences. The memoir is celebrated for its humour and rich anecdotes, making it a favourite for both fans of Dahl and newcomers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141037332

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 115.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 129g

Pages: 228

Collections

Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Roald Dahl

About the Author

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains The World's Number One Storyteller.