Boy

by Elizabeth Dowsett (Adapter), Roald Dahl

Filled with exciting, strange, funny, and sometimes frightening tales, Boy is the enthralling story of Roald Dahl's childhood and early life. Penguin Readers is a series of the best new fiction, essential non-fiction and popular classics written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills. Boy, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to , present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.

Genres: Fiction, Childrens, Classics, School

64 pages, Paperback

Published September 5, 2019

Reviews

[arisha.reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate biographies and this book was an autobiography itself so I wasn't so into reading it, but I did finish it. It depicts a lot of emotions of the writer so I guess it was somewhat good, not to mention, funny. Anyways, I'd definitely recommend this book to people who love to read biographies and all that boring stuff:) It did get monotonous quite a lot of times but I guess the writer's humor and sense of understanding balances it out.

ps. i wanted to write a review on a book so i randomly found this, bare with me :P

[Maddie Robinot · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really funny. I loved this book!!!!

[Lucy Housel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story packed with funny adventures and humor.

[𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I were to rate this book, I would give it a 4 out of 5.

Along with "Fantastic Mr. Fox," this book is one of the most outstanding books Roald Dahl has ever written!

I loved hearing about his school life!
I especially liked hearing about his activities, the teachers, and the older kids who were allowed to pummel the younger students.
This was fascinating!
I love this book so much!

I also enjoyed hearing about the sweet shop.
I think I would enjoy pear drops and sherbet straws, or whatever they're called.
The idea was brilliant!
However, I was disappointed he and his friends had been caught.

I hope the author will write more about his life!

[Nicole · Rating 3 out of 5]

In general, I don't really like non-fiction so I found some parts quite boring. However, Roald Dahl's books are all somewhat funny and, at some parts, this one was too. The book talks about what the writer experienced in the 20th Century and the experience of being a child at an English boarding school. The rules were harsh and it was normal for a child to be beaten as punishment. It was funny when the writer got up to mischief with his friends and it was well written. This book was good but I wasn't really into it.

[Agathe Monteil Lemoine · Rating 5 out of 5]

J'ai adoré mais la fin est un peu compliquée

[Carmen Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roald is undoubtedly an extraordinary storyteller. This was at times a curse as I would physically cringe and writh in pain when he so vividly recalls certain painful medical procedures, but mostly I laughed at his boyish mischief and his time at English boarding schools. I also rather enjoyed following him on his family adventures and could relate to so many of his anecdotes. Beautiful, easy reading - stolen from my children's library.

[Rachael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely loved reading about Roald Dahl’s early life & it’s so beautifully described. The only reason I marked it down is because there are some extracts from his letters home & they are extremely difficult to read.

[Morgan Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

One Of the best Roald Dahl books, makes you feel like you're experiencing his childhood with him and gives you great insight into what it would have been like to grow up in the very early 20th century.

[SWASTI MALI · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bestesttttt!!!!
1st ever read Book of Roald dahl!!
Totally loved the childhood and teen journey of the author!!
Loved the 1st and 2nd part of his Life the most!!
Looking forward to read the next part of the book that's Going solo

[sadeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always loved hearing stories from people about their childhood, and this book was all that and more. (and better)

I love rereading this book because it never gets old, and I wish I could read it again for the first time :)

[Marthese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicely written for all ages

[Darsheel Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boring!

[Kama Hardy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Roald Dahl

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

More like 4.5, did not really like the stories about corporal punishment but understood it was common for the time.

[Sharon Maqsood]

Beautifully written.

[Seren ÷) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ngl this was one of his worst books

[Shathashinie Kuhan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting biography I would say.

[dbt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great for reading to your child, if you don't mind graphic descriptions of corporal punishment perpetrated by sadistic fucking men in English boarding schools.

[Ohmar · Rating 3 out of 5]

An amazing book

[Keisha Amelie · Rating 3 out of 5]

it's good.

[Eva · Rating 5 out of 5]

I will like this book because it is roald Dahl

[Jack Vickers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book , full of exciting childhood tales

[Sian Howells · Rating 2 out of 5]

not bad

[MJ Perez · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amazing autobiography of Roald Dahl's childhood and life.

[Mae Ceballos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roald Dahl my fav forever !!

[Cassie:) · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read this book for school, and I liked it. We read it slowly, but it was good. We did it in year 4:)

[Juan Pablo Capdevila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me encanta leer biografías interesantes y esta es una biografía interesante. Me entretuvo bastante, el lenguaje es simple (lo leí en inglés) y la verdad que lo recomendaría para leer.

[Anwesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 1 of Roald Dahl's autobiography. His childhood retold in great many detail -- growing up in an erstwhile rich family, and then in his boarding school. Littered with pictures, notes and hilarious anecdotes of his charming boyhood, this book is a much beloved gem for his massive, global fanbase. I received this as a gift, and have since gifted a number of copied to close friends.

[Lorenzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read it for school.
Actually, at the begging, I thought it wasn’t an amazing book because it is about the author’s life but I finished it in two school days.
Is also very interesting the pictures and the story because we can read about an old school which is very different from now.
Good book for students in the middle school especially if you are studying this kind of books.