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James and the Giant Peach (1996) Movie vs Book
Film · 1996 · Directed by Henry Selick · Starring Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Miriam Margolyes
James and the Giant Peach (1996) Movie: Cast and Details
After a magical accident, a boy travels across the ocean inside a giant peach with a group of insect friends.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the book's story and characters and adds songs, a stop-motion look and a few changes.
Read or watch first?
Read the book aloud first. The film is a good companion with a strong visual style.
What the book gives you
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
A short, fast and imaginative book. It makes a good first chapter book for younger readers.
Who will like it: Kids who like funny fantasy and families who want a read-aloud.