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James and the Giant Peach is a children's novel written in 1961 by British author Roald Dahl. The first edition, published by Alfred Knopf, featured illustrations by Nancy Ekholm Burkert.
- Roald Dahl, Nancy Ekholm Burkert
- 1961
Intro. James and the Giant Peach Summary. Next. Chapter 1. James Henry Trotter is a happy four-year-old boy—that is, until his parents take a trip to London, where an escaped rhinoceros eats them. In the aftermath of this tragedy, the newly orphaned James is forced to move in with his evil aunts, Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge.
This whimsical and imaginative tale follows the adventures of a young orphan named James as he embarks on a fantastical journey inside a giant peach. Filled with Dahl's trademark blend of humor, magic, and heartwarming moments, this story has captivated readers of all ages for generations.
James Henry Trotter lives with two ghastly hags. Aunt Sponge is enormously fat with a face that looks boiled and Aunt Spiker is bony and screeching. He's very lonely until one day something peculiar happens. . . At the end of the garden a peach starts to grow and GROW AND GROW.
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When the giant peach lands in New York City, the sight of the giant insects creates panic and fear, both in police and fire officers and the citizens of New York. James, with his characteristic intelligence, heartfelt kindness, and humor, quells these fears.
James and the Giant Peach study guide contains a biography of Roald Dahl, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.
