Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. Born in north Cardiff, Wales, to Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent. He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors. His short stories are known for their unexpected endings, and his children's books for their unsentimental, often very dark h...
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
Synopsis
Orphaned James Henry Trotter lives a miserable life with his cruel aunts, Sponge and Spiker. One day, he discovers a magical peach tree that grows an enormous peach. Inside, he finds a new, extraordinary family and a way to escape his dreary existence. Join James and his insect friends on a fantastic journey across the sea!
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James Henry TrotterProtagonist
Aunt SpongeAntagonist
Aunt SpikerAntagonist
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James and the Giant PeachHardcoverPeter Smith Pub IncISBN: 9780844671420
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a film adaptation of James and the Giant Peach?
A stop-motion animated film adaptation of James and the Giant Peach was released in 1996, produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. It combines live-action sequences with the stop-motion animation for the journey inside the peach.
How does James and the Giant Peach connect to Roald Dahl's other works?
James and the Giant Peach was Roald Dahl's first full-length children's novel, establishing many of the whimsical and slightly dark elements that would become hallmarks of his later, more famous books. It shares a similar imaginative spirit and a focus on a child protagonist overcoming adversity with the help of unusual allies.