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Fae & Fairy Fiction

James and the Giant Peach

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  • 1961 first published
  • 144 pages
  • ★ 3.9 (137 ratings)
  • 167 editions
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James and the Giant Peach is a 1961 fae fiction novella by Roald Dahl. It is set in 1961. It deals with christian Books, Roald Dahl, Children and children's.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 137 ratings, and 1,205 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 167 editions across 9 languages.

It runs to roughly 144 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.

About James and the Giant Peach

***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***
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  • Christian Books
  • Roald Dahl
  • Children
  • Children's
  • Kid's
  • Tweens
  • Adolescent
  • Juvenile
  • Stories
  • Fantasy
  • Fairy tales
  • Make
  • Believe
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Quick answers

Who wrote James and the Giant Peach?

James and the Giant Peach was written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1961.

What genre is James and the Giant Peach?

It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.

How long is James and the Giant Peach?

The median edition has 144 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to James and the Giant Peach?

Readers who like it often enjoy Black Beauty, Five Children and It and Prince Caspian.

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