James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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An unlikely journey inside a giant peach

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Editorial selection
TIME Magazine: 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time
Included in TIME Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time.
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Praised by TIME Magazine for its imagery, characters, and themes
TIME Magazine describes the book as remaining a favorite among children and parents, praising its imagery, chara...

An unlikely journey inside a giant peach

After losing his parents, James lives with his two aunts until a strange change in an old peach tree opens the way to a different life. Inside the enormous fruit, he encounters oversized insect companions, and together they set off on a journey. Roald Dahl’s story combines fantasy elements—magic crystals and a peach larger than a house—with themes of loss, companionship, and hope. Its central adventure grows from James’s meeting with the creatures and the peach’s departure from the tree.

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Children ages 9–12, the age group identified in the book’s listing.
Young readers interested in fantasy adventures and oversized insect characters.
Readers exploring classic children’s fiction.

Themes

Loss and hopeFriendship and companionshipFantasy and adventure

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Book overview

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

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