James and the Giant Peach
By Roald Dahl & Quentin Blake
- Release Date: 1988-10-01
- Genre: Action & Adventure Fiction for Kids
Description
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 Time
After 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
Reviews
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2By SeanyBoyManI’m a parent it’s my job to protect and teach my child, not a large publisher trying to cover themselvesYASSSSSSSS
5By Your local Darby WashingtonI GOT THIS FROM MY LIARY (before the earthquake drill & fire drill)I love this book so far!!
4By KatexTigerI love Roald Dahl’s books sm!! Sure, there were some crude jokes in it but i still fine it great!! however.. LazerBeamTwitch.. calm yourself down?? Maybe take some deep breaths AFTER THAT MESSAGE? Girly CHILL. its js a book mate, seriously where’d you learn these “ manners “ ???Idk
5By Tinzy zooThis is a new chapter book in Oraze Elementary School this is a 4.8.Amazing
5By beybskjThis book is very good but there is 3 bad words in it all said by the centipede. Better watch your language centipede. But other than that it was a very good book. But I don’t recommend this book for ages 9 and down, because of the swearing and the fact that his aunts are very abusive to him and because his parents were killed by a rhinoceros. But good book overall.Fine but fine
4By puppy 109I love the idea of it . But to many bad words .4stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Irene's book review
5By Sbim8721I love happy ending books so I give this book a 10 out of10Love it
5By porter20201I personally think that this is one of the best children’s book to read! It has some great detail and funny adventures, this was a great book!Mmmmmmm
5By vggggggcesectynunyfexecbujjLove it lameNot much happened
4By qeraiNot much happenedTRASH
1By notAnthonyfrTHIS BOOK IS SO TRASH. THROW THE BOOK OR UR IPAD\IPHONE THAT HAS THIS BOOK IN THE TRASH ITS SO BADJames and the Giant Peach
2By its 6:03 on Thusday Nov 8Now, don’t get me wrong. I love Roald Dahl. His books, especially Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and George’s Marvelous Medicine are fantastic, witty and throughly entertaining. James and the Giant Peach is one of his...less impressive books. The humor is crude, the language is bad, and it’s just kind of disgusting overall. Don’t let Roald Dahl be ruined for you by reading this awful book like he was for me.So-so
3By Teacher perspectiveAbout half of my class did not enjoy this book because of the negative language and the poor choice of words between characters. The other half of my students enjoyed the book because it was entertaining.So good book!
5By Annaflyer06This is a good book and we are reading it in class, but we found out that on chapter 18 it says a bad word and we are fourth graders. My teacher is kid friendly and so when you say the word fat she says another word like you know. From, A fourth graderGREAT
4By 50 ok jokesThis Book was an amazing book for children and I love all of the adventure also I enjoy all the great lessons learned from this book. I would definitely recommend this book to teachers and children. If you were looking for a quick and easy read this is the book to look for it is easy but still very exciting.Best
5By Dana ColleenReading this book as a child made me the person I am today.Okay book
4By \\__]][[{{}#^%*I like the book and all, but I wouldn't say it's for kids due to the bad wordsBest Book Ever
5By Jackie_minionIt's really good it's a book about adventure and friendship I love it personally and I think you should read too!A childhood favorite!
5By GioAndrade!Now I've gotten to share it with my son! Love it still!
