The BFG vs The Whipping Boy: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of The BFG

The BFG Roald Dahl · 1980 ★★★★☆ 4.2 207 pages · ≈ 3 h 50 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Whipping Boy

The Whipping Boy Sid Fleischman · 1986 ★★★★☆ 3.6 90 pages · ≈ 1 h 40 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate The BFG higher: 4.2 vs 3.6 from 539397 votes.
The Whipping Boy is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 3 for The BFG.
The Whipping Boy is the easier read (Easy), The BFG more demanding (Light).

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