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The BFG: Plays for Children (Paperback)

by Roald Dahl (Author), David Wood (Author), Jane Walmsley (Author), Felicity Dahl (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (3 Sep 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 014036367X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140363678
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 0.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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 big-heartedness. (Ages 9 to 12). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars a brill book, 12 Feb 2008
By Mehajabeen Farid "mej_farid" (Coventry) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The BFG (Puffin Fiction) (Paperback)
Plot: The kind BFG is the only giant who does not eat children like all the other giants but actually horrible snozzcumbers. He catches all the dreams and gives them to children. Sophie caught the friendly giant at his lovely act but she had to be taken because no one was to know of his kindness or even his existence!

An amazing fact about the book connected with the author: The BFG's friend Sophie was named after Dahl's granddaughter, the real Sophie. She was the only member of Roald Dahl's family whose name was mentioned in one of his books.

Another cool comment about the book: BFG was Roald Dahl's favourite character that he created due to his wonderful qualities including his kindness. Which of Roald Dahl's characters are your favourite?

Rating and recommendation: 7/ 10; to all Roald Dahl fans.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The BFG on tape - simply marvellous!, 4 Oct 2001
This review is from: The BFG (Puffin audio book & tape packs) (Audio Cassette)
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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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful, 17 Mar 2006
By Ek Stewart "Book Explorer" (Newport, South Wales) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The BFG (Puffin Fiction) (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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5.0 out of 5 stars Mia's review age 9
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... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mia's review age 9
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... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars The BFG
my 6 year old has not started reading this book yet but I am sure he will enjoy it
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Sean Sullivan

4.0 out of 5 stars Big Friendly Giant for kids
This is a great little book to use in the primary classroom or to read to your own children at home.
Published 3 months ago by D. Fox

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
My daughters love Roald Dahl's stories - The BFG is one of the best. This audio book is perfect for long car joiurneys, entertaining for adults and children alike!
Published 4 months ago by Keith

2.0 out of 5 stars Quite a good book but over all ok!
An exciting book with lots of description and humor. I like the made up words. I like the BFG's big ears because no human has big ears. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE BFG
I just love this book! I picked it up while on holiday with my 8 year old niece. But as she was reading it at the time I couldn't have access to when I wanted. Read more
Published 5 months ago by L. Hopper

5.0 out of 5 stars Good kids fun
This is a great book for kids, and also for adults to enjoy reading to your kids. My son loves this book.
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. S. M. James

5.0 out of 5 stars I love all Roald Dahl books but I always liked The BFG best.
I remember reading The BFG as a child and he always reminded me a little of one of My Grandfathers. Another reason why I love this book so much is at the time one of My favourite... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dragonlord

5.0 out of 5 stars The BFG
`The BFG' is another simply delightful book from Roald Dahl. This follows the adventures of the orphan Sophie who sees the BFG one night as he blows dreams into children's... Read more
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