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Going Solo is the continuation of Roald Dahl’s autobiography depicting his childhood, Boy. Summary of the Book This memoir recounts the author’s voyage on a boat to Africa, talking about the different, strange people he meets. He sets out to work for Shell Oil, but eventually joins the war as a Squadron Pilot in the Royal Air Force. Roald Dahl becomes one of the last Allied pilots, after flying the Hawker Hurricane, Gloster Gladiator, and Tiger Moth, eventually withdrawing from Greece during the German attack in the air Battle of Athens in April, 1941. From tales of plane crashes to surviving snake bites, Going Solo captures Dahl’s eventful life even before becoming one of the world's best storytellers. This edition contains enchanting cover illustrations by one of Britain’s best-loved author-illustrators, Quentin Blake. About Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was a British short story writer, novelist, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter. He was born to Norwegian parents and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. During this time, he became an intelligence officer and a flying ace. He rose to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. His short stories are popularly known for their unexpected endings, and his children’s stories are rather unsentimental with a bit of dark humour. Some of his works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits and George’s Marvellous Medicine.