Boy

Firefly & Fern Summary

In this engaging memoir, Roald Dahl invites young readers into his own childhood, sharing hilarious and harrowing tales of school days, family adventures, and the experiences that shaped him into a beloved storyteller. Through vivid anecdotes and honest reflection, children discover how even difficult moments—like troublemaking at boarding school and brushes with danger—can become the foundation for creativity and resilience. This is a wonderful introduction to biography and a chance to see how one of the world's greatest children's authors found inspiration in his own wild, unpredictable youth.