Boy (1984)

Name: Boy
Rating: 4 (38 reviews)
Author: Roald Dahl
ISBN: 9780141348988

179 pages 4.0/5 Goodreads

Story of a young boy who discovers, at the age of eight, that he was a foundling. When his foster father sends him away he must find a way to survive and also discover his true identity.

Author: Roald Dahl

ISBN: 9780141348988

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent (referenced)

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence

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