James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl
James and the Giant Peach cover
Good Books rating 4.23
Children's Fiction
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  • ID: 4607
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9780141929873
  • Publisher: Penguin UK
  • Published: 2007-09-06
  • Formats: 4
  • Reviews: 3

James Henry Trotter's life takes an extraordinary turn when a giant peach grows in his garden, offering an escape from his cruel aunts, Sponge and Spiker. Inside the peach, he meets seven peculiar insects who become his companions on a thrilling journey across the skies./n/nThis enchanting tale, updated for young readers, blends fantasy and adventure, showcasing Roald Dahl's signature wit and imagination. The story highlights themes of friendship, bravery, and the magic of the unexpected.

Reviews
N S Ford Writer · N S Ford · 2025-10-22
wickedly funny 4.00

The story is delightful and wickedly funny, with a unique concept. The reviewer appreciates the dark humor and imaginative plot.

N S Ford finds James and the Giant Peach to be a delightful and wickedly funny read. They particularly enjoy the unique concept of a lonely boy embarking on an adventure with a giant peach. The reviewer appreciates the dark humor and imaginative plot, which makes the book stand out. They also note that the book's themes of resilience and friendship are well-executed, making it a memorable read for both children and adults.

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    A delightful and wickedly funny short read.

    The concept of the story is that James Henry Trotter, a lonely 7-year-old boy neglected by his cruel aunts, is ...

    The book's themes of resilience and friendship are well-executed.

Alphabet Soup · 2024-09-04
classic 4.20

The book is a classic children's story that appeals to young readers. The reviewer highlights the book's imaginative and engaging narrative.

This review emphasizes how James and the Giant Peach is a classic children's story that appeals to young readers, particularly 5-year-olds. The reviewer highlights the book's imaginative and engaging narrative, which captures the attention of young minds. They appreciate the whimsical elements and the adventurous spirit of the story. The reviewer also notes that the book's themes of friendship and overcoming adversity are well-executed, making it a timeless classic.

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    The writer is Roald Dahl. He was a spy, an ace fighter pilot, a chocolate historian and a medical inventor.

    In this story, James had a happy ...

    The book's themes of friendship and overcoming adversity are well-executed.

Greenish Bookshelf · 2020-08-05
delightful 4.50

The book is a delightful read-aloud, perfect for young kids. Roald Dahl's storytelling is impressive and engaging.

This review highlights how James and the Giant Peach is a fantastic read-aloud book, especially for young children. The reviewer is impressed by Roald Dahl's storytelling skills, finding his stories perfect for young kids. They appreciate the whimsical and imaginative elements that make the book so engaging. The reviewer also notes that the book's themes of adventure and friendship are universally appealing, making it a timeless classic.

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    Overall, a delightful read aloud!

    I am always impressed by Roald Dahl's storytelling and find his stories perfect for young kids.

    The book's themes of adventure and friendship are universally appealing.

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