James And The Giant Peach

Download or read book James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-08-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and 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. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends—Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! “James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope.” —TIME Magazine Cover may vary.

Download or read book A Guide for Using James and the Giant Peach in the Classroom written by Kathee Gosnell and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 1994 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, James and the giant peach.

Download or read book James and the Giant Peach written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dramatization of Roald Dahl's beloved book can be performed in school and at summer camp, acted out at home or simply read together by a group of friends.

Download or read book James and the Giant Peach written by Lucy Dahl and published by Random House Disney. This book was released on 1996 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a glimpse into the life of Roald Dahl, author of "James and the Giant Peach, " and tells the story of how the book was made into a movie.

Download or read book Disney's James & the Giant Peach written by Lane Smith and published by Random House Disney. This book was released on 1996 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A picture book based on the film version of Roald Dahl book in which a young boy escapes from two wicked aunts and embarks on a series of adventures with six giant insects he meets inside a giant peach.

Download or read book James and the Giant Peach written by Roald Dahl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning 50th-anniversary deluxe edition of Roald Dahl’s beloved James and the Giant Peach, featuring —a new introduction by Aimee Bender, the New York Times bestselling author of The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake —cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Jordan Crane —the original interior art from the 1961 first edition —French flaps and deckle-edged paper James and the Giant Peach is a perennial bestseller about a boy’s magical journey across the sea, by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. When James, a boy stuck living with his cantankerous aunts, is given magic crystals by a sympathetic wizard, he accidentally drops them at the foot of the peach tree outside his house, causing one of the fruits to grow the size of a house. Inside he finds oversized insects who promise him deliverance from his aunts, and soon the giant peach is rolling downhill, bound for the Atlantic Ocean and beyond on a magnificent adventure that will take James and his new friends far indeed. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Download or read book Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face written by Paul Acampora and published by Square Fish. This book was released on 2013-02-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zachary's mom just up and disappeared from their home in Copper Lake, Colorado. The good news is that Zachary and his dad are trying to move on, and Falls, Connecticut, is just the place for a fresh start. With the help of a new friend, Rachel, and her brother Teddy, Zachary is learning about new beginnings, the power of forgiveness, and the quirky people that make life interesting, in Rachel Spinelli Punched Me in the Face by Paul Acampora.