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James and the Giant Peach - by Roald Dahl (Paperback)

James and the Giant Peach - by  Roald Dahl (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Scratch & sniff cover!"--Page [4] of cover.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, <i>James and the Giant Peach</i> is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. </b> <p/><b>One of TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time</b> <p/>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! This peachy scented edition is sure to bring readers along for the ride! <p/><b>Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children's stories including <i>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG</i>, and many more! </b> <p/><b>"</b><i>James and the Giant Peach</i> 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." --<b><i>TIME</i> <i>Magazine</i></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This newly-illustrated edition of an avowed children's favorite has all the makings of a classic match-up: Milne had Shepard, Carroll had Tenniel, and now Dahl has Smith...author and illustrator were made for each other, and it's of little consequence that it took almost 35 years for them to meet --<i>Kirkus</i>.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of <i>Charlie and the Chocolate Factory</i>, <i>Matilda</i>, <i>The BFG</i> and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No.1 storyteller.

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