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As usual, Roald Dahl has successfully entertained me through his wonderful imagination. This sweet story about a Big Friendly Giant and a little girl named Sophie who tried to stop nine bad crazy giants to eat children has everything delightful for children (and adults who love children books lol). I can't wait to see the movie soon!
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May 08, 2009
Jaime
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it was amazing
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I liked this quite a bit more than Matilda, maybe because it is obviously fanciful from the start. It’s hard to fault its “nice guys win” message. I loved the language in this… the whimsy instantly brings Dr. Seuss to mind. In fact, I may have to add “whizzpopper” to my own vocabulary (what a fun word to introduce to my niece and nephew!).
As a side note, this audio book was narrated by the tragically departed Natasha Richardson, and she did a wonderful job.
As a side note, this audio book was narrated by the tragically departed Natasha Richardson, and she did a wonderful job.
I loved Roald Dahl as a kid, but somehow missed this one. It was only ok, but maybe that was because I don't have a childhood attachment to it.
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i found all of the made up words distracting. it took away from my pleasure of the book.
Mar 20, 2009
Melissa
rated it
it was amazing
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read-aloud-2024
Loved sharing this with Adam. :)
Jun 15, 2019
Amanda
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really liked it
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