James and the Giant Peach

Name: James and the Giant Peach
Brand: Penguin Random House Children's UK
SKU: 9780241558331
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Roald Dahl

4.03

( 496,254 ratings, 9,503 reviews)

Summary

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl is a whimsical tale about a young boy named James who escapes his miserable life with two cruel aunts by embarking on a magical adventure inside a giant peach. Accompanied by a group of endearing insect friends, they journey across various landscapes, encountering thrilling challenges and forming a unique and heartwarming camaraderie. This enchanting story captures the power of friendship and imagination.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's classic if you're fond of imaginative tales filled with whimsical characters and enchanting adventures. This story offers a perfect blend of heart, humour, and magical escapades, making it ideal for young readers and those young at heart. Its engaging narrative and charming illustrations will captivate anyone who appreciates stories of courage, friendship, and fantasy.

James and the Giant Peach

Description

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look.

Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER.

James and the Giant Peach follows James Henry Trotter as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives with his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine. Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden...

A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow... and grow... and GROW! Inside are seven very unusual insects—all waiting to take James on a magical journey.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

James and the Giant Peach is celebrated for its imaginative storyline, engaging characters, and whimsical adventures. Critics commend Roald Dahl's ability to capture the wonder and fantasy that captivates children's imaginations. While some note a few dark themes, these elements are generally seen as adding depth and excitement to the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241558331

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Quentin Blake
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 204g

Pages: 288

Collections

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

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.