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The BFG [Kindle Edition]

Roald Dahl , Quentin Blake
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)

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Evidently not even Roald Dahl could resist the acronym craze of the early eighties. BFG? Bellowing ferret-faced golfer? Backstabbing fairy godmother? Oh, oh ... Big Friendly Giant! This BFG doesn't seem all that F at first as he creeps down a London street, snatches little Sophie out of her bed, and bounds away with her to giant land. And he's not really all that B when compared with his evil, carnivorous brethren, who bully him for being such an oddball runt. After all, he eats only disgusting snozzcumbers, and while the other Gs are snacking on little boys and girls, he's blowing happy dreams in through their windows. What kind of way is that for a G to behave?

The BFG is one of Dahl's most lovable character creations. Whether galloping off with Sophie nestled into the soft skin of his ear to capture dreams as though they were exotic butterflies; speaking his delightful, jumbled, squib-fangled patois; or whizzpopping for the Queen, he leaves an indelible impression of bigheartedness. (Ages 9 to 12)

Amazon.co.uk Review

Evidently not even Roald Dahl could resist the acronym craze of the early eighties. BFG? Bellowing ferret-faced golfer? Backstabbing fairy godmother? Oh, oh ... Big Friendly Giant! This BFG doesn't seem all that F at first as he creeps down a London street, snatches little Sophie out of her bed, and bounds away with her to giant land. And he's not really all that B when compared with his evil, carnivorous brethren, who bully him for being such an oddball runt. After all, he eats only disgusting snozzcumbers, and while the other Gs are snacking on little boys and girls, he's blowing happy dreams in through their windows. What kind of way is that for a G to behave?

The BFG is one of Dahl's most lovable character creations. Whether galloping off with Sophie nestled into the soft skin of his ear to capture dreams as though they were exotic butterflies; speaking his delightful, jumbled, squib-fangled patois; or whizzpopping for the Queen, he leaves an indelible impression of big-heartedness. (Ages 9 to 12).


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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Mia's review age 9 28 Jan 2010
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Format:Paperback
This is the best book ever because it is all about a little girl who goes on loads
of adventures with the B F G [the big friendly giant], and the adventures are really imaginative.

I am only nine and I read this book when I was about 7 , but even now I could
still read the book over and over again [ thats how good it is].

If I were you I would definitely buy this book !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Simply Delightful 17 Mar 2006
Format:Paperback
I was first introduced to this book when I went to my library and they didn't have the fantastic Mr fox, and the librarian suggested the audio tape of this. It was so exciting I listened to it every night until I had to return it and then continuously pestered my mother until she bought it for me, and now 13 years later it is still one of my favourites. Roald Dahl's ability to scare and delight is incredible. Sophie's adventures with the BFG will stay with me and my children forever.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this tape for my 5 year old son who is(or rather was) afraid of the dark.

He now rushes upstairs to his room, dives under the duvet all the while shouting "put the tape on, put the tape on Mummy" and so I do leaving him happily in the world of the dream blowing giant.

Who better to send you off to sleep than Sophie and the BFG having their bone crunching giant adventures! I admit that after bed-time I hear peals of laughter at the snozzcumbers and other such magical notions in this story, but I can't think of a lovelier way to enjoy it.

The BFG is written with such warmth and humour that listeners of all ages will just love to sit back, close their eyes and enter the realm of troggle humping giants who like to guzzle and swallomp human beans of the chiddler variety!

This is a wonderful gift for any child and quite a God-send for many parents too.

We now have James and the Giant Peach, the Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr Fox on tape too. Bed times will never be the same again.

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THE BEST
Was bought for my daughter as she was reading the books in school.She has since went on to build her own BFG she loves it especially the wizzpops!!!!
Published 2 months ago by mags h
Brill book
Brill,Dahl at his best.My daughter loves it.great adventures and fantastic dialogue very imaginative she couldn't put it down(neither could I).
Published 3 months ago by mash
Best Roald Dahl book!
I brought, this book for my daughter who is 6. We have been reading it at bedtime. I loved the BFG as a child and it has been great fun reading it with my daughter! X
Published 3 months ago by Emmaw676
Gloriumptious!!! reviewed by Danae - 7 years old
*The BFG is written by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake

*It is one of the funniest books I have ever read and I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by The bookworm
Fantastic book; Kindle Edition could be better.
I'll leave comments on Dahl's fantastic story to others, but I will comment on the Kindle edition.

The good: The pictures are well presented and clear. Read more
Published 12 months ago by T. J. Aidley
A great read aloud book
I have been reading this to the two children who I pick up from school, one chapter at a time. They are aged 4 and 6, and when I started the book I thought the language was going... Read more
Published 13 months ago by DubaiReader
Dahl's least troubling book - a good bedtime read
Not a fan of Dahl, after The Witches and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - both highly disturbing stories. Read more
Published 13 months ago by P. Haynes
The BFG
The BFG is a great story to read and is suitable for any age. It is one of Roald Dahl's greatest books, and a must to all young children. Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Lee
3 cheers
can't say a bad word against Dahl without fear of being burnt at the stake by my family...so 5 stars for an excellent wonderful, fantastic, magical, story, 3 cheers for the late... Read more
Published 14 months ago by D. birkin
An all time classic
This is a fantastic classic from Roald Dahl and for all ages. It does start off a little scary for the younger ones but soon turns into a magical story. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ambi27
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