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The BFG

Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

The BFG

Subjects

  • Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery

Average rating

5 out 5

1472 reviews

Every night, when the world is sleeping, big gruesome giants guzzle up whoppsy-whiffling human beans. And there's only one giant who can stop them - the BFG. He's the kindest giant there is and, with his friend Sophie in his top pocket, he sets out to rid the world of the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater and all their rotsome friends forever...

Reviews

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I enjoyed this book. I found some of the made up words quite tricky so Mummy read some of the chapters and I read some chapters. I liked it when Mummy read to Oscar and I in bed. I liked to imagine the BFG making a dream for me. Although at first I thought the BFG was scary he turned out to be nice.

Duchess Sapphire Bacon-slicer 08.02.2024

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I like how they make up words in the book because they use real words but replace some letters to make it sound different. I give 4/5 stars and would recommend to over age 6.

Grandmaster Mango Sausage-Roll 31.12.2023

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One of my favourite books! The Giant was friendly and funny. My favourite character was Sophie, because she was a friend with the Giant.

Marshal Letizia Tinkle 29.12.2023

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I love this book because it's so funny. I definitely recommend everyone yo read this! Love Roald Dahl books!

Empress Kiki Fascination 28.12.2023

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My favourite part is at the end when the BFG and Sophie get lots of animals as thank you presents and the BFG gets an elephant. I also like it when the palace butler has to make a big table and large breakfast for the BFG.

Countess Bernice Ketchup 16.12.2023

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It's fun I read it at a sleep over with my friend just me and her d it

Queen Beryl Piccalilli 10.12.2023

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This was an interesting book and had many wonderful characters

Queen Beany Hammersmith 02.12.2023

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I like this book! I would reccomend.

Anonymous 18.11.2023

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I like the story about their friendship.

Anonymous 15.11.2023

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I loved the idea of dreams in jars. The Queen being in it was funny.

Anonymous 30.09.2023

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perfect

Officer Pinky Buffalo 24.09.2023

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Found this really funny. A bit scary at times! Sometimes hard to read what BFG said.

Inspector Panther Wellington 12.09.2023

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This book is really exciting and a bit scary. BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is very kind and looks after Sophie but the other giants are not I think everyone should read this even if they've seen the film. I love the way BFG talks.

Count Mandrake Manatee 12.09.2023

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This book is one the bet , well written book I've ever seen as well as Lottie brooks . Honestly , I've read this book a few times already but i was on holiday in India and read it to my sister with my mum it made me realise how good Roald Dahl books are !

Officer Flossy Bubble-wrap 09.09.2023

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Amazing I loved it. Because they stopped the giants from eating the children

General Quicksand Chocolate-mousse 04.09.2023

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It was pretty strange. I liked the big big whizpoppers. And I liked the snozcumber part.

Marshal River Piccalilli 03.09.2023

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I like the BFG book when the little girl first sees the big giant . And when she gets taken to the sleepy world . I would love to experience if it was true .

Empress Cynthia Bojangles 03.09.2023

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Good

Lieutenant Grip Mittens 03.09.2023

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Good

Anonymous 02.09.2023

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I would recommend this book. I love the BFG's funny language and when he goes to visit the Queen.

Master Pongo Paddington 01.09.2023

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