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James and the giant peach [electronic resource]. Roald Dahl.

Dahl, Roald. (Author).

Summary:

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 Cover may vary.

Electronic resources

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781101653005
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Text Difficulty 2 - Text Difficulty 3
MG/Middle grades (4th-8th)
4.8 ATOS Level
560 Lexile.
Reproduction Note:
Electronic reproduction. New York : Viking Books for Young Readers, 2007. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subject: Fantasy.
Juvenile Literature.
Juvenile Fiction.