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Going Solo: Popular Penguins
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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
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.
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