James and the giant peach
by Roald Dahl
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
After losing his parents in a tragic accident, young James finds himself stuck with his cruel aunts until a magical peach grows to an enormous size. Inside this giant fruit, James discovers a quirky group of oversized insect friends, and together they embark on a thrilling journey full of surprises and wonder. Their adventure is filled with bravery, friendship, and the hope of a brighter future.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipAdventureFantasy World-BuildingComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Loss & Grief Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780142410363
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 870L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Fairy talesChristian BooksRoald DahlchildrenChildren'sKid'sTweensAdolescentJuvenileFictionLiteratureStoriesFantasyMakeBelieveBooksReadersChaptersChapter booksHumorHumorousBugsAntsInsectsPeachesMagicCrystalsFamilyBoysMeanAuntsLonelyLonelinessOpen Library Staff PicksTranslationsSpanishGermanCuentos de hadasHumorous storiesChildren's storiesJuvenile fictionOrphansPeachChildren's fictionFantasy fictionTranslations into SpanishEnglish fictionChildren's playsPlaysImaginationChildren's literatureSize and shape, fictionChildren's plays, English