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The BFG
Nov 13, 2024 11:08 AM

Author:Roald Dahl,Carole Boyd,Geoffrey Palmer,Steven Pacey

The BFG

The funny, exciting and warm story of a special friendship between the BIG FRIENDLY GIANT and the little girl, Sophie. Luckily for Sophie, who has been snatched from her bed by the BFG, she discovers that the BFG is far more jumbly than his disgusting neighbours. They guzzle and swallow nice little children across the world. So together Sophie and the BFG cook up an ingenious plan to rid the world of the child-eating giants for ever! Wonderfully brought to life in the fantastic dramatization for PUFFIN AUDIOBOOKS!

Reviews

Delightful

—— Daily Telegraph

Jill Murphy is one of the most engaging writers and illustrators for children in the land

—— Observer

Funny and exciting

—— Spectator

Terry Pratchett's funny, fast-moving story makes provocative reading for all computer game players . . . Makes a serious point out of a ridiculously comic example

—— Children's Books of the Year

Everyone should read Terry Pratchett. Maybe it should be part of the National Curriculum?

—— Families

It's a story of mystery, excitement and magic...a riproaring story (also featured in Haverhill Echo).

—— Bury Free Press

This is an action-packed fantasy adventure that will appeal to both adults and younger readers.

—— Colchester Evening Gazette

Exciting tale.

—— Junior News and Mail

From the very first sentence we are plunged into a dangerous fantasy world.

—— Amanda Craig , The Independent on Sunday

Teenagers will love Eragon...thrills, spills and danger...Who could resist?

—— Kati Nicholl , The Daily Express

Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.

—— Daily Echo

Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival

—— Publishing News

Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts

—— The Bookseller

Short review

—— South Wales Evening Post

Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon

—— The Times

Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

Interview with Christopher Paolini

—— The Times

Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.

—— Dreamwatch

Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.

—— Aberdeen Evening Express

With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.

—— Manx Independent

If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.

—— Books for Keeps

Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.

—— Lowestoft Journal

The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).

—— Irish Examiner

A most stunning piece of literature.

—— Inis

Fluent and action-filled.

—— Telegraph

Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.

—— Cambridge Evening News

Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.

—— Carlisle News & Star

Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish

—— Inis magazine

An impressive achivement by such a young writer.

—— School Librarian

I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.

—— Cork Evening Echo

This is a fantastic book

—— Joseph Wilde, Arnold School , Teen Titles Issue 39
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