The BFG

The BFG

by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Age Range
8-12 years
Reading Level
Independent Reader
Category
Chapter Book
Pages
208
Published
1982
ISBN
978-0142410387

About This Book

Sophie is snatched from her bed by the Big Friendly Giant, who catches dreams and blows them into children's bedrooms. Unlike the other giants who eat children, the BFG is gentle and kind. Together, Sophie and the BFG devise a plan with the Queen of England to stop the man-eating giants.

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