James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Written by Roald Dahl & illustrated by Quentin Blake
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7 - 11
Reading age
176
Page count
147
Words per page
790L
Lexile measure
Aug 16, 2007
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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! 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!

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    Author
    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career. After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com

    Illustrator
    Quentin Blake

    Sir Quentin Blake, the first-ever Children’s Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated nearly 300 books, including most of Roald Dahl’s children’s books. He lives in London.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780142410363
Publication Date
August 16, 2007
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Original Publication Date
November 1, 1961
Page Count
176
Words Per Page
147
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Reading Age
7 - 11 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2018297538
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
173258597
Lexile® Level
790L
Scholastic Level
Q
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~S
ATOS® Book Level
4.8
Accelerated Reader® Points
4
Accelerated Reader Quiz
232
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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