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The BFG

By Roald Dahl
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The BFG by Roald Dahl follows the enchanting tale of a young girl named Sophie who befriends the Big Friendly Giant, an unusual giant with a kind heart. Together, they embark on a mission to stop the frightening giants who are causing trouble. Set in a whimsical world, the story blends adventure and humour, capturing the imaginations of children and adults alike.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love whimsical adventures and imaginative worlds. It showcases a heartwarming friendship between a young girl and a gentle giant, filled with humour, dreams, and the age-old battle of good versus evil. Perfect for readers who appreciate quirky characters and magical storytelling that sparks the imagination.

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The BFG

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A gigantic new movie of The BFG, directed by Steven Spielberg, coming in July 2016!

'Human beans is not really believing in giants, is they? Human beans is not thinking we exist.'

On a dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant. Luckily it is the Big Friendly Giant, the BFG, who only eats snozzcumbers and glugs frobscottle. But there are other giants in Giant Country. Fifty-foot brutes who gallop far and wide every night to find human beans to eat. Can Sophie and her friend the BFG stop them?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141361321

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Edition: Media tie-in

Illustration: black and white line throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 196g

Pages: 240

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl Young Adult

About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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