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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach Cover

Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, the peach at the very top of the tree starts growing. Before long it's as big as a house, and James discovers a secret entranceway into the mammoth fruit. When he crawls inside, James meets a bunch of friendly oversized insects. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling, and the adventure begins! Fans of this popular story will delight in the new humorous illustrations by Quentin Blake.

Review:

All the gruesome imagery of old-fashioned fairy tales and a good measure of their breathtaking delight. (Kirkus Reviews)

Review:

"This newly-illustrated edition of an avowed children's favorite has all the makings of a classic match-up: Milne had Shepard, Carroll had Tenniel, and now Dahl has Smith...author and illustrator were made for each other, and it's of little consequence that it took almost 35 years for them to meet" --Kirkus.

From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

Synopsis:

When James drops magic crystals by the peach tree, the toy peach starts growing, and before long, it's as big as a house, with a secret entranceway.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780141304670
Author:
Blake, Quentin
Illustrations:
Blake, Quentin
Author:
Dahl, Roald
Publisher:
Puffin
Location:
New York
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Fairy tales
Subject:
Animals - Insects Spiders etc.
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Edition Description:
Reissue
Publication Date:
20070816
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
7.80x5.06x.43 in. .28 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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