James and the Giant Peach
First published 1961
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***Roald Dahl's first and most widely celebrated book for young people continues to thrill readers around the world.***
**When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, 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.
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When James discovers a secret entrance-way into the fruit and crawls inside, he meets wonderful new friends--the Old-Green-Grasshopper, the dainty Ladybug, and the Centipede of the multiple boots. ***After years of feeling like an outsider in his aunts' house, James finally found a place where he belongs.
With a snip of the stem, the peach household starts rolling away--and the adventure begins! ***
"This is a stunning book to be cherished for its story, a superb fantasy."***--Chicago Tribune***
"A beautifully written, fantastic book."***--Christian Science Monitor***
Source: Open Library
Book information
- Author
- Roald Dahl
- First published
- 1961
- Publisher
- Fireside Books
- Language
- ENG
- ISBN-13
- 9781557361554