From Booklist
Gr. 3^-6. In this interesting mishmash of memories and moviemaking, Lucy Dahl, daughter of Roald, looks at life with father as well as the movie that Disney is making of
James and the Giant Peach. Designed in the form of a scrapbook with photographs, handwritten notes, and bits of poetry, the volume also features drafts of the
James screenplay and photos from the shoot. Perhaps most interesting are the written and visual explanations of live-action and stop-action filming as well as casting notes. Lucy's affection for her father infuses the book, along with plenty of examples of his wit and understanding of children. Libraries will want to have this tie-in title on hand when the film debuts.
Ilene Cooper
Ingram
The creation of Roald Dahl's famous tale into a motion picture is filled with visual and conceptual ingenuity, as readers will find in this riveting overview of the project by Dahl's daughter, Lucy. From the stop-animation techniques to the casting and set designs, all the intrinsic plans of the Disney film are expertly woven into a fascinating look at the creative process of both book and movie. Photos & illustrations throughout.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
