James and the Giant Peach
From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations.
One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time
After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!
Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more!
“James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine
One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time
After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!
Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more!
“James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine
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I remember when i was growing up and watched the movie for the first time and it was one of my favorite movies as well my sister's but.. When I listened to this book audiobook.. I can't believe how morbid it is. And how revengeful as well..
What do I mean by morbid..
His aunts are squished up and bones are heard from the book.. O.O
And revengeful because they sing and laugh at their deaths that came to the aunts.. They have a rhymed song for each aunt.. And that is very spiteful and revengeful.. I know that Karma was big on them, but damn..
The peach was their big karma.. but laughing and singing about them gave them bad karma too because of that they had small misfortunes..
I believe that no matter how bad or how they acted, you shouldn't never laugh or wish bad things to happen to others.. Because anything you wish for, bad will come back to you.
It's supposed to be a kids book, but I don't consider it at all to be.
I only recommended later teens or in the 20's to read this..
For me was a very morbid story for those two areas of the book! everything else was wonderful, I just remembered from the movie bits and pieces! But some slight changes.
Is an easy read/listening if you get it in the audiobook!
I remember liking the movie when I was young. Watching it as an adult, I actually hate it. The character design is gross and makes me uncomfortable.
The book on the other hand. Love that. It's cute and funny and entertaining. I like the worm best.
With all these remakes coming out, I think this one needs a second chance.
The book on the other hand. Love that. It's cute and funny and entertaining. I like the worm best.
With all these remakes coming out, I think this one needs a second chance.
Maybe more like 3.5 stars. I couldn't remember the ending from when I read it as a child though I did remember the beginning pretty well. Maybe I only read half it when I was little? The beginning is fun in a dark way but then it sort of just meanders. The poems/ songs aren't really a strong point for Dahl either. But James says he likes it- though I'm shocked because he'd only let me read a few pages at a time. Maybe he just enjoyed having a long-term reading project with me.
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