Sophie, an eight-year-old orphan, is kidnapped by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) and taken to Giantland, where alliance with the BFG and the queen of England results in the capture of the nine evil giants. Melissa Mathison(screenplay by) Roald Dahl(based on the book by). Children will enjoy this book." -The New York Times Book Review, "Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake are uncanny in their understanding of what children like to read and see. A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating. Sophie, an eight-year-old orphan, is kidnapped by the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) and taken to Giantland, where alliance with the BFG and the queen of England results in the capture of the nine evil giants. In a perfect combination of plot and narration, Natasha Richardson has created a splendid rendition of a true childrens classic. Children will enjoy this book., "Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake are uncanny in their understanding of what children like to read and see.
I know other kids of similar age will not bat an eyelid at some of the themes, just know where your kids limits are before reading this book.Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake are uncanny in their understanding of what children like to read and see. That probably explains our Yr3's response, they just haven't been exposed to these sorts of themes before, and clearly not ready for them either. We have a younger sibling in year 1 so books and movies are suitable for her. We know families that are ok with their kids watching/reading Harry Potter, that is not us. Giants steal people every night from all around the globe and eat them, and there is a constant threat to the girl being smelled out and eat by the other giants.īit of context. My Yr 3 had to read it for school and has had a few night frights from it. That said, if you think a big hand reaching through a window to steal a child from her bed might be a little disturbing, then perhaps shelf this book til your kids are ok with it, if ever. It's great to stop and read the funny words with the kids to work out what the BFG really means. Quentin Blakes delightful black-and-white line drawings depict all the humor and action of Dahls wonderful tale. Yes it can be funny, and tricky to read the funny words.
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