Before he invented magical chocolate factories, giant peaches, or big friendly giants, the world's greatest storyteller was just a regular boy getting into massive amounts of trouble. This is the incredible, completely true story of his own childhood adventures. You will follow him through a life packed with wild moments, from a terrifying car crash that nearly cost him his nose to his glorious summer vacations exploring the islands of Norway. He also reveals the absolute joy of serving as an official chocolate tester for a famous candy company, and tells hilarious tales of outsmarting the terrifying adults at his strict boarding school. Some of these memories are extremely funny, others are a bit painful, but every single one is true. Dive into these fascinating stories and discover exactly where the inspiration for your favorite unbelievable characters originally came from.