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Boy: Tales of Childhood

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir Biography & Memoir Classics

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

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4.09 (38.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1984
description 176 pages

Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 38.2K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 176 pages.

About Boy: Tales of Childhood

In Boy, Roald Dahl recounts his days as a child growing up in England. From his years as a prankster at boarding school to his envious position as a chocolate tester for Cadbury's, Roald Dahl's boyhood was as full of excitement and the unexpected as are his world-famous, best-selling books. Packed with anecdotes—some funny, some painful, all interesting—this is a book that's sure to please.

Detail Value
Author Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Published 1984
Pages 176
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics
Average Rating 4.09 / 5.00
Total Ratings 38,240

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.1
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38.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.09, Boy: Tales of Childhood is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.09
This Book
4.02
Biography & Memoir Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Boy: Tales of Childhood?

Boy: Tales of Childhood is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Boy: Tales of Childhood worth reading?

Based on 38.2K reader ratings, Boy: Tales of Childhood has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Boy: Tales of Childhood?

Boy: Tales of Childhood has 176 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Boy: Tales of Childhood?

Boy: Tales of Childhood was written by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake. It was first published in 1984.

What is the ISBN for Boy: Tales of Childhood?

The ISBN-13 for Boy: Tales of Childhood is 9780141311400.0.

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