Roald Dahl was in the news earlier this year, when there was public outcry at the decision by publisher, Puffin, to edit his works. His writing continues to spawn fresh adaptations, with the musical film 'Wonka', a prequel to Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, due to be released in December.

Dahl's autobiography 'Boy' is one of the all-time popular children's books, but how accurate is it and what does it teach us about British schooling in the inter-war period?

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