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Going Solo

Roald Dahl

  • 209 pages · about 3 hours
  • First published 1986
  • 57 editions
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1 About this book

The fascinating story of Roald Dahl's life continues in Going Solo, a marvelous evocation of the author's wartime exploits. As a pilot in World War II, Roald Dahl had some wonderfully exciting -- and frighteningly near-death -- experiences including encounters with the enemy, battles with deadly snakes, and incredible dogfights.

Told with the same irresistible appeal that has made Dahl one of the world's best-loved writers, Going Solo brings you directly into the action and into the mind of this brilliant man.

Good for readers who want: a true life story and World War II history.

  • Biography
  • Autobiography and memoir
  • Authors, biography
  • World War II
  • 20th century
  • Authors
  • British Personal narratives
  • English Personal narratives

2 About Roald Dahl

1916–1990

Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century". Dahl was born in Wales to affluent Norwegian immigrant parents, and lived for most of his life in England.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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