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 · 149 pages · ≈ 2 h 46 m · Easy
How long does it take to read James and the Giant Peach?
About ≈ 2 h 46 m — 149 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is James and the Giant Peach?
149 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.