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  • Going Solo

  • By: Roald Dahl
  • Narrated by: Dan Stevens
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (693 ratings)

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Going Solo

By: Roald Dahl
Narrated by: Dan Stevens
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It was truly the most breathless and in a way the most exhilarating time I have ever had in my life.


This edition of Going Solo, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.

So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .

The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

©2014 Roald Dahl (P)2014 Penguin Audio
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Fascinating

A wonderful look into Dahl's background was sad when it finished I just want to know more about his marvellous life. When did he start writing and why.

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One of the best autobiography

Roald Dahl's Autobiographies are brilliant. Beautifully written, beautifully told. Ideal for all ages. Wish there was more!

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Very enjoyable.

A really good story, almost unbelievable but obviously true. The narrator is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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Tears of happiness

This book is so adventurous, sad and happy at the same time. I was so blown away by the stories. My favourite part was when he got home. The adventures made me feel that I wished to be with him. This is my favourite book EVER!!

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Fantastic!

This is my new favourite!

Dan Stevens calmly reads this enthralling and humble story which is more a series of stories therefore perfect for an audiobook. My husband loves the military element, whilst my daughter (8 yrs old) is enthralled by learning more about her favourite author.

Cannot recommend it enough!

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captivating from start to finish

enjoyed listening to the amazing life story of one of my favourite childhood authors, captivating and inspiring!

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Outstanding

I love how relaxing and interesting the book is. It tells you first hand about the Second World War and the experience that the Roald Dahl himself experienced. I highly recommend and you won't regret it

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A wonderfully told adventure

This is such a fabulous book, I read it as a child but coming back to it now as an adult and a mother, I realise what an extraordinary first few years of Adulthood Roald Dahl experienced. The adventure, joy, tragedy and drama is all captured by his beautiful story telling and read fantastically by Dan Stevens. I really can’t recommend this book enough!

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brilliant book

I love all the chapters because there so detailed and the reader great the best bit is when he fly's a hurricane

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OMG WHAT IS THIS WONDERFUL BREATHTAKING STORY

I just can't say enough how much I loved the story!!!! How fascinating Roald Dahl's life is and how wonderful he is at narrating his stories!!!!!!! I love it I love it!!!

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