James and the Giant Peach
About this book
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. 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
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 745 readers · 114 pages · ≈ 2 h 07 m · Light
How long does it take to read James and the Giant Peach?
About ≈ 2 h 07 m — 114 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is James and the Giant Peach?
114 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is James and the Giant Peach?
It sits on the Fairy Tales, Humor, Drama shelves.
Has James and the Giant Peach been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include James and the Giant Peach (1997), James and the Giant Peach (1996).
Is James and the Giant Peach in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does James and the Giant Peach take place?
It takes place in 1961, 1950-.
Who wrote James and the Giant Peach?
Roald Dahl.