James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach

Roald Dahl with Lane Smith (Illustrator), Lane Smith (Illustrator), Lane Smith (Illustrator)

126 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

When James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree, 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. When James discovers a secret entranceway into the fr...

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Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 76%
funny 67%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
emotional 5%
dark 4%
reflective 3%
mysterious 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.86

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