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James and the Giant Peach

By Roald Dahl

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| Hardcover | 9780679880905

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Book Description

Roald Dahl's children's classic will be rediscovered with wonder and delight in this handsome gift edition with all-new black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Honor Book artist Lane Smith (who also designed the characters for the Disney animated film). How James escapes from his miserContinue

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Aw this was just a lovely children's book. Its such a brilliant story its obvious why it was such a big hit with kids and remains a popular kids book to this day. Big huge insects as your friends, living in a giant peach, flying to America by way of seagulls! I love it so why wouldn't a child! I don ... (continue)

Aw this was just a lovely children's book. Its such a brilliant story its obvious why it was such a big hit with kids and remains a popular kids book to this day. Big huge insects as your friends, living in a giant peach, flying to America by way of seagulls! I love it so why wouldn't a child! I don't have kids yet but I know that when I do they will all be Roald Dahl lovers if I have anything to do with it!

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Lauraolsthoorn said on Mar 7, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Okay, I had seen the movie way before I knew the book existed, but then I read back in 2003 and I liked it, but on a whim I decided to read it again in one night, and I fell in love with it. I actually had this whole new appreciation for its comical quips.
I love Mr. Earthworm, he is so entertainin ... (continue)

Okay, I had seen the movie way before I knew the book existed, but then I read back in 2003 and I liked it, but on a whim I decided to read it again in one night, and I fell in love with it. I actually had this whole new appreciation for its comical quips.
I love Mr. Earthworm, he is so entertaining and I just love his character. Really all of them are wonderful, but he just stood out.
Ms. Ladybug and Ms. Spider were also very high favorites.
The adventures of the peach and the marvelous things that James and his insect friends encounter are all made of the things children imagine in their dreams and fantasy games.
This book is a must read and I must have a copy.

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Simonlegofiles said on Mar 4, 2012 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

Totally dreamy, with a lot of surprises and turn overs, very very visual. That's the reason is often used in Creative Labs. Good one but my favorite by Dahl is still Witches!

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moscanna said on Apr 27, 2009 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

As good as ever!

Just finished reading this the second time around...this time to my daughter! From now on, it will always be a favourite of both of ours.

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JaneofallTrades said on Aug 27, 2008 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback

A great children's book! I remember when I read it back in elementary school that it had won some prestigious award.

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audioreader said on Aug 27, 2008 | 6 feedbacks

This book has lots of great fun. Its author should have been proud of James and the Giant Peach.

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Benjamin said on Oct 20, 2007 about the Paperback edition | Add your feedback