Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Galloping Foxley is a short, sharp story from Roald Dahl, the master of the shocking tale.
In Galloping Foxley, Roald Dahl, one of the world's favourite authors, tells a sinister story about the darker side of human nature. Here, a commuter is disturbed by an encounter with a man he vividly remembers from school . . .
Galloping Foxley is taken from the short story collection Someone Like You, which includes seventeen other devious and shocking stories, featuring the wife who serves a dish that baffles the police; a curious machine that reveals the horrifying truth about plants; the man waiting to be bitten by the venomous snake asleep on his stomach; and others.
'The absolute master of the twist in the tale.' (Observer )
This story is also available as a Penguin digital audio download read by the great Richard Griffiths.
Roald Dahl, the brilliant and worldwide acclaimed author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more classics for children, also wrote scores of short stories for adults. These delightfully disturbing tales have often been filmed and were most recently the inspiration for the West End play, Roald Dahl's Twisted Tales by Jeremy Dyson. Roald Dahl's stories continue to make readers shiver today.
Frequently asked questions
Is Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes elements of violence, specifically mentioning that the character Bruce 'Galloping' Foxley sadistically tormented and tortured the protagonist, Perkins, during their school years, which implies both mental and physical abuse. The story is described as sinister and explores the darker side of human nature, which may be unsettling for some readers, particularly due to the protagonist's traumatic memories of being tormented by Foxley.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have violence?
The story includes elements of violence, specifically mentioning that the character Bruce 'Galloping' Foxley sadistically tormented and tortured the protagonist, Perkins, during their school years, which implies both mental and physical abuse.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have scary content?
The story is described as sinister and explores the darker side of human nature, which may be unsettling for some readers, particularly due to the protagonist's traumatic memories of being tormented by Foxley.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference other works by Roald Dahl but do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or themes in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to race or racism in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book. The search results do not mention any use of strong language or profanity in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The search results do not indicate any content related to environmentalism or climate issues in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have sexual identity?
No sexual content present in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references to sexual content in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The search results do not reveal any thematic content regarding gender roles in 'Galloping Foxley'.
Does Galloping Foxley (A Roald Dahl Short Story) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book 'Galloping Foxley'. The search results do not indicate any relevant content regarding LGBTQ+ representation or themes.
