By: Roald Dahl
Fantasy
Dahl, R. (1961). James and the giant peach. London, England: Alfred Knopf.
This book is about, James Henry Trotter, a little boy who lives with his terrible aunts. His mother and father were eaten by "escaped rhinos"(unrealistic element). James is abused physically and mentally by his aunts. He longs for the happiness and adventure that the man promised him with the green tongues. James escapes into the peach and befriends the magical insects. The insects take care of James and they all work together to get to New York City. The magical insects include the silkworm, the glowworm, Miss Spider and the earthworm. This is an interesting story that includes personification.
This is a book by well known author, Roald Dahl. He also wrote Matilda, The Witches and Esio Trot. Majority of the books written by Roald Dahl have a magical element. Also a lot of his novels have a orphaned child in search of happiness. This book would be a great introduction to author's purpose. An activity that would be great would be an authors study. During an author's study students will read various novels from the author and research his life. After reading and researching students will make connections between the author's life and his work to develop the authors purpose.
Favorite Quote: "You're not even a real rhino! You're just a lot of smoke and noise! I'm not afraid of you!"
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