James and the Giant Peach

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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

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4.4
285 reviews
Toby A. Smith
June 16, 2020
What FUN! An imaginative and fanciful adventure story for BOTH children and adults. I’m sorry to say that I never read this book as a child. I wish I had because it was delightful! NOTE: I “watched” the story rather than “read” Roald Dahl’s book, working through Actor-Director Taika Waititi’s (JOJO RABBIT) 10-part video series on YouTube, a Videolink fundraiser for a very worthwhile charity, PARTNERS IN HEALTH . The series consists of Waititi, along with a group of well-known actors and celebrities, sharing the reading task — all of them breathing life into Dahl’s characters and humor. Watching is a GREAT family experience, especially during the pandemic! At the start, James is a lonely and friendless child living an isolated life with distant relatives who are not very kind to him. But, with the help of some magic beans, he soon begins the adventure of a lifetime, meeting a group of unusually large creatures — all of whom have unique gifts to offer each other. It’s a suspenseful story of their travels together that everyone will love, with an ending that satisfies all. Among the actors participating: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Wilde, Mindy Kaling, Ben Schwartz, Governor Andrew Cuomo, the Duchess of Cornwall, Lupita Nyong’o, Ryan Reynolds, Cate Blanchett, Cara Delevingne, and Eddie Redmayne. There are many others.
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alayha Dezeurn
July 21, 2013
I love this book great bedtime storie,great to read at school if you're a teacher.
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A Google user
September 9, 2012
A little wierd like it is wrote by jonny depps lil brother if he has one
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About the author

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant PeachMatildaThe BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com

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