Publisher's Synopsis
Sophie Dahl presents this recording of her grandfather Roald Dahl reading extracts from the story of his early life. Sophie herself reads an abridged version of the the book's first chapter, which explains how Roald Dahl's Norwegian grandparents came to live in Wales. Amongst the subjects covered are The Great Mouse Plot, Going to Norway, Boarding School, A Drive in the Motor Car, and Going to the Big School.