James and the Giant Peach by Karey Kirkpatrick, Roald Dahl
James and the Giant Peach
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Karey Kirkpatrick, Roald Dahl
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James and the Giant Peach

Karey Kirkpatrick, Roald Dahl with Lane Smith (Illustrator)

42 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

When James Henry Trotter 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. Then James discovers a secret entrancew...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18,424 reviews

Moods

adventurous 90%
lighthearted 72%
funny 65%
hopeful 25%
relaxing 13%
inspiring 10%
emotional 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 3%
reflective 2%
sad 2%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 32%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 34% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.86

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