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Chapter Book · ages 6–10

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl · illustrated by Quentin Blake

Choose James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl for children aged 6 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. This chapter book is shelved with books about adventure, friendship, courage and imagination.

Best forAges 6–10
Age 6Age 7Age 8Age 9Age 10
FormatChapter Book
First published1961
ThemesAdventure, Friendship, Courage, Imagination
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James and the Giant Peach sits in this library as a chapter book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 6 to 10; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with adventure, friendship, courage and imagination.

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