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James and the Giant Peach (Hardcover)

by Roald Dahl (Author) "HERE is James Henry Trotter when he was about four years old ..." (more)
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Roald Dahl's classic children's novel is now a motion picture from The Walt Disney Company, and this version of James and the Giant Peach grew out of the making of the movie. Lane Smith, conceptual artist for the film, has given James and company a new and arresting look, much in the style of his many highly regarded books, such as Math Curse and The Stinky Cheeseman. Karey Kirkpatrick, the film's screenwriter, created a text that is true to the spirit of Dahl's original, and deftly pulls young readers into the remarkable story. All in all, it's a peach of a book sure to be the pick of every child's bookshelf! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Lane Smith trades stinky cheese for fantastic fruit with his black-and-white illustrations for Roald Dahl's classic 1961 novel, James and the Giant Peach. The reissue is timed to coincide with the release of the Disney animated motion picture based on Smith's suitably subversive visual interpretation.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Generally good, but not without problems., April 28 2004
By R. Kirkham "jrkirkham" (Rushville, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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Ce commentaire est de: James And The Giant Peach (Paperback)
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH is easy to read, catches the reader's attention, and takes the reader to a fantasy land. It has everything necessary to be a children's classic.

However, it is not without problems. In the book, James' two wicked aunts are killed as the peach flattens them and rolls over their lifeless bodies. Throughout the rest of the book the characters laugh and make up songs about their deaths. I know that in many fairy tales the wicked witch or stepmother dies, but I feel this book devalues life to the point that I would feel uncomfortable letting my young daughter read it. By the time she is old enough for me to feel comfortable with her reading the book, the book's plot will be too childish for her.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Read with caution, Mar 12 2001
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I read this book to my 7 and 4 year old children. They really enjoyed having the time with me and the story was very exciting. I would caution parents to the fact that even though this is a highly regarded author for children's book, there are alot instances of nasty name calling by James' aunt and the Centipede refers to another insect "ass" on two occasions. When I was reading to my children I just skipped over that but I would be concerned if my child had been reading it alone. My second grader reads above level so parents should be aware that the writing is for an slightly older, not so impressionable child. As a conscientious Christian parent, I object to seeing children's books with harse adult language. This book comes a little too close to that and that is why I recommend this book with reservations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars James and the Giant Peach, May 27 2004
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When I read James and the Giant peach for the first time I loved it! it was adventurous and exciting! I loved how the writer made the creatures so interesting. Also she made the aunts look evil as was explainedin the book. I just wanted to reach in the book and yell at them! The book was kind-off mythical when james got to the cloud men. I could read that book over and over again and I would never get bored!
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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite book!
This book was great and full of adventure. I loved every moment of it(in other words... I don't have a favorite part). Lisez davantage
Published on May 3 2004 by Taylor McDowell

4.0 out of 5 stars memorable
reading this book again brought back lots of great memories from when I was younger and read this book. Lisez davantage
Published on April 28 2004 by Mark McLaughlin

5.0 out of 5 stars James and the Giant Peach
This book is about a kid name James who lived with his parents. After James` parents died , James had no choice than to go live with his aunts, Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge. Lisez davantage
Published on April 13 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars James And The Jiant Peach
A great book you should read is James and the Giant Peach. This is an adventurebook. My favorite charactor is the centipede. Lisez davantage
Published on Mar 11 2004

2.0 out of 5 stars Nonsense
James and the Giant Peach is simply nonsense. If you like nonsense then you may like this book. The story is as simple as the other reviews make it sound: A giant peach grows, he... Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 17 2004 by Rainsayre

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for relaxation
This book, "James and Giant Peach" is WOUNDERFUL! Jame's adventures are full of creative imaginations that brings you to a magic world! The author, Roald Dahl was really great. Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 15 2004 by Erica Ngai

4.0 out of 5 stars Review by Andy Liu of James and the Giant peach
James Henry Trotter did not have a normal life. His parents were swallowed by an angry rhinoceros. Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A review of James And The Giant Peach (Alice Z)
During early December, I read a very interesting book named "James and the Giant Peach" that I would like to recommend. It is about a boy's life from ages 4~8. Lisez davantage
Published on Feb 5 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars wow
I read this story as a kid, great imagination the author has. Even though I am far to old to read a book like this now I will reread it once again for old times sake.
Published on Jan 16 2004 by Dance Dance Dance

3.0 out of 5 stars James and The Giant Peach review
James and The Giant Peach is a great book for everyone. I first read the book when I was about seven, and the story was so amazing that I was imediatly captivated. Lisez davantage
Published on Jan 1 2004

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