Description
When a mysterious magical force causes a giant peach to grow in his aunts' garden, young orphan James Henry Trotter seizes his chance to escape a life of misery and cruelty. Climbing inside the enormous fruit, he discovers an extraordinary world inhabited by a collection of eccentric, talking insects who become his unlikely companions and true family. Together, this motley crew embarks on a thrilling voyage across the ocean, navigating treacherous storms, aerial encounters, and impossible odds while learning invaluable lessons about friendship, belonging, and inner courage. Roald Dahl's imaginative classic weaves together whimsy and heart, creating a timeless adventure that celebrates the transformative power of hope and the bonds we forge with those who accept us for who we truly are.
Available Editions
hardcover
Unwin Hyman Ltd.
Published Aug 27, 1990
136 pages
ISBN: 9780044406211
hardcover
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published Sep 10, 2002
160 pages
ISBN: 9780375814242
paperback
Puffin Books
Published Aug 30, 1973
112 pages
ISBN: 9780140306231
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Details
First Published
1961
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.