James and the Giant Peach
Books | Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure / General
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Roald Dahl
From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations.One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeAfter James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine
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More Details:
Author
Roald Dahl
Pages
160
Publisher
Penguin
Published Date
2007-08-16
ISBN
1101653000 9781101653005
Ratings
Google: 4
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"It was cute, but I actually enjoyed the movie more🤷♂️ I give it a 2/5
Also there are some very problematic things in the book like fat phobia and a hint of racism when the grasshopper says he would rather be cooked and eaten by a Mexican, which was a very unnecessary line and honestly a gross thing to write."
Nemo Tracey
"Very cute children’s book about a young boy in England who escapes his unhappy life by climbing into a gigantic peach where he makes friends with a number of enlarged insects and a spider. "
Ronald Wilcox
"Highly enjoyed the narrated version by Julian Rhind-Tutt with sound effects. This was another movie I had grown up with as a kid and did not know was a book. So sadly I enjoyed the movie more. It seemed to have more adventure and a cohesive plot line. Even so I loved the book as well. Quirky and fun characters all bottled up together in a peach."
Ashley
"If you can find an older edition at a used book store or library (or online) that was illustrated by Nancy Ekholm Burkert, you may enjoy it more - her illustrations in the first edition are beautiful and captivating - much different that those of the editions that came later. Enjoy!"
Spink
"Watched this movie when I was little. Decided to give the audiobook a try as an adult. I really enjoyed it. So funny. Kinda sad at times. Literally cried at the end. "
LaTisha Vincent
"Loved reading the book to my daughter . Also loved seeing the play with my daughter at the Children's theater. "
K S
Kathy Stark
"What I believe to be one of Dahl's underrated stories. A creative concept that includes a magical element. This was my favorite childhood movie and when I found the book lying around the house, I just knew I had to pick it up. As many say the books are better than the movies, I still have yet to find any counters to that claim."
Jade E
"Another awesome Dahl book!"
Amy Trask
"7/10"
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