James and the Giant Peach
Book Title: James and the Giant Peach
Book Description: Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little—in this case, an orphaned boy oppressed by two nasty, self-centered aunts. How James escapes his miserable life with the horrible aunts and becomes a hero is a Dahlicious fantasy of the highest order. You will never forget resourceful little James and his new family of magically overgrown insects—a ladybug, a spider, a grasshopper, a glowworm, a silkworm, and the chronic complainer, a centipede with a hundred gorgeous shoes. Their adventures aboard a luscious peach as large as a house take them across the Atlantic Ocean, through waters infested with peach-eating sharks and skies inhabited by malevolent Cloudmen, to a ticker-tape parade in New York City. This happily ever after contemporary fairy tale is a twentieth-century classic that every child deserves to know. And Lane Smith's endearingly funny illustrations are a perfect match for the text.
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Illustrator: Quentin Blake
ISBN: 978-0140374247
Number Of Pages: 144
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Story Overall
(5)
One of Roald Dahl's best!
James and the Giant Peach is such a great book, seriously! This classic by Roald Dahl takes you on an epic adventure. So, you’ve got James, this kid who’s had a rough time, and then he discovers this magical giant peach. The story is like a rollercoaster ride – it’s a wild mix of fun, fantasy, and a bit of spookiness. I mean, who wouldn’t want to hang out with giant bugs inside a giant peach? The characters are crazy cool, especially the giant bugs. They all have their quirks, and you end up loving them. But the best part is that it’s all about overcoming tough times and finding your own strength. It’s like a pep talk hidden in an awesome adventure. I’d totally recommend it to anyone, no matter how old you are. It’s a timeless story that’ll leave you grinning from ear to ear! 🍑📚🌟
Overall
5
My all time favorite book.
I enjoyed reading through the tough days James had with his aunts to the adventure he goes through with friends he meets when he enters a huge peach. His adventure in the peach is interesting and adventurous, unlike anything I had ever imagined. James gets to New York City and gets to shine in a way he was unable to before with other children. The book is also based off of a movie that is also a must see when reading this book. I think all kids need to read this book at least once.
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