Tuesday, August 23, 2016

James and the giant peach by Roald Dahl

If someone liked this book, what other books should they read?


James, an orphan whose parents were killed in a rhinoceros accident, lives with his two cruel Aunts. One day he meets a mysterious man who gives him a potion that can turn his luck around. But when James drops it, the potion seeps into the roots of a fruitless peach tree. Soon, a giant peach begins to grow, the size of a small house. His greedy Aunts keep him locked up while they charge people to see the peach. But maybe the peach is his way out. This story of a boy who travels the world (and space) with giant insects, is full of adventure, comedy, and fun. If you liked this book, you should read other Roald Dahl books, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Fantastic Mr. Fox.


-Julia, 6th Grade, Cambridge Friends School