Books with title Boy: Tales of Childhood

Jeremy Wilds lives in the small town of Whitten Central where excitement is a rare occurrence, so when a nearby haunted mansion with a dark past is about to be torn down, Jeremy and his best friend Tucker decide they have one last chance to be the ones to crack open its secrets.It was a common belief that the mansion was used to move and store liquor during Prohibition, but nothing was ever uncovered to prove this theory. Rumors circulated for years that the house was still filled with a huge stash of money but that it was guarded by the ghosts of the men who died protecting it. The mansion was a place that Jeremy had dreamed of exploring for a while, but up to this point in his life he had never had the balls to make it happen. Confronted with the reality that the mansion will be torn down, Jeremy decides to test his age and prove that he is man enough to finally explore the haunted home. It won’t be easy though. His toughest obstacle will be escaping his mother’s watchful eye. Jeremy’s mom works for the local Police Department, and does everything she can to ensure that Jeremy stays indoors and safe, especially during the school year.

Roald Dahl's account of his childhood is now reissued in a beautiful hardcover format, with -- for the first time -- Quentin Blake's stunning illustrations. Roald Dahl writing about his own childhood is a treat for any Dahl fan -- young or old. These stories are warm, touching, funny and show the development of one of the UK's most treasured children's writers.

What were Roald Dahl's first words? Read his account of going to football matches with Joss Spivvis, the gardener. This new edition of a favourite book contains a wealth of new photos, facts and writings about Roald Dahl and his childhood, together with the original text and illustrations from his much-loved memoir. With lots of little-known details, this is a must-have for all Dahl fans!

Allen Rodman's ability to reconstruct his childhood adventures with the insight of the very young reader is a remarkable testimony to the life-long impressions our childhoods bestow upon us. These heartwarming, happy tales of yesteryear are written with an innocence and genuine humor by the author who lived within the stories. For young and old alike these Tale From Childhood will leave lasting images of what fun it is to be a child and a reminder of the value of imagination.