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Fantasy · Warm

A girl and a giant who catches dreams

The BFG

by Roald Dahl

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1982Easy readFast pace

What it is about

Sophie, an orphan snatched from her bed by a giant, learns that the Big Friendly Giant blows good dreams into children’s bedrooms, while his bigger, meaner neighbours eat children. Dahl’s 1982 story is a classic.

Who will enjoy it

Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a warm mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.

Themes: Giants · Friendship · Dreams

Screen adaptation

The BFG (2016)

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About the author

Roald Dahl3 books on Tori Books

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