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This biography of Roald Dahl offers insight into his formative years, detailing his experiences at football matches with Joss Spivvis, the gardener, and other childhood moments. The edition is expanded with fresh photographs, unpublished writings, and additional facts, while preserving Dahl’s original text and illustrations. It provides a comprehensive look at Dahl’s social life and customs during his youth, appealing to both fans and scholars of juvenile literature.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Roald Dahl
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