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The BFG

By Roald Dahl
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The BFG by Roald Dahl is a delightful children's story about a young orphan girl named Sophie who befriends the Big Friendly Giant. Together, they embark on an adventure to stop other giants from eating children. The book balances humour and imagination, as Sophie and the giant work towards creating a safer world.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's tale if you love stories about unexpected friendships and magical adventures. It wonderfully blends whimsy and humour with a touch of heartwarming emotion, making it a great read for both children and those young at heart.

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The BFG

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

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

One dark, silvery moonlit night, Sophie is snatched from her bed by a giant!

Luckily, it is the Big Friendly Giant (the BFG), who is no ordinary bone-crunching giant, but instead prefers snozzcumbers and frobscottle to children.

But there are other giants in Giant Country. And those giants have a plan to gallop far and wide to find some tasty human beans to eat.

Can Sophie and the BFG stop them?

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The BFG by Roald Dahl is often praised for its imaginative storytelling and the unique friendship it portrays between a young girl and a giant. Many reviews highlight the whimsical language and charming illustrations by Quentin Blake, which add to the book's appeal. It is celebrated for its humour and the enchanting way it captures the magic of childhood and dreams.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241558348

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: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fantasy Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books 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.

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