James and the Giant Peach
Written by Roald Dahl
Narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt
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About this audiobook
One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time
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!
Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children’s stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more!
“James and the Giant Peach 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.” —TIME Magazine
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl nació en 1916 en un pueblecito de Gales (Gran Bretaña) llamado Llandaff en el seno de una familia acomodada de origen noruego. A los cuatro años pierde a su padre y a los siete entra por primera vez en contacto con el rígido sistema educativo británico que deja reflejado en algunos de sus libros, por ejemplo, en Matilda y en Boy. Terminado el Bachillerato y en contra de las recomendaciones de su madre para que cursara estudios universitarios, empieza a trabajar en la compañía multinacional petrolífera Shell, en África. En este continente le sorprende la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Después de un entrenamiento de o cho meses, se convierte en piloto de aviación en la Royal Air Force; fue derribado en combate y tuvo que pasar seis meses hospitalizado. Después fue destinado a Londres y en Washington empezó a escribir sus aventuras de guerra. Su entrada en el mundo de la literatura infantil estuvo motivada por los cuentos que narraba a sus cuatro hijos. En 1964 publica su primera obra, Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate. Escribió también guiones para películas; concibió a famosos personajes como los Gremlins, y algunas de sus obras han sido llevadas al cine. Roald Dahl murió en Oxford, a los 74 años de edad.
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Reviews for James and the Giant Peach
52 ratings2 reviews
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Jul 10, 2021 It's a good children's book with certain life lessons. (Translated from Spanish)
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jan 16, 2021 Entertaining and fun school reading to develop the most beautiful hobby in the world, I believe, which is reading. (Translated from Spanish)
