James and the Giant Peach

A modern fairy tale emphasizing cooperation and ingenuity. However, James is suitable only for those mature enough to separate fantasy from reality. James thrives in a world without adults. His parents are violently disposed of in the second paragraph. His evil aunts are literally squashed by the Giant Peach; they are unlamented. New York City Police and Firefighters are depicted as not...more

A modern fairy tale emphasizing cooperation and ingenuity. However, James is suitable only for those mature enough to separate fantasy from reality. James thrives in a world without adults. His parents are violently disposed of in the second paragraph. His evil aunts are literally squashed by the Giant Peach; they are unlamented. New York City Police and Firefighters are depicted as not very bright nor perceptive scaredycats. Clouds are inhabited by malevolent Cloud-Men. James is undoubtably enjoyed the most by youth in their first throes of rebellion against the adult world.   hide

Well the story of James in the start sound weird as the book just started and u get to already know that James has become an orphan ... and those two aunts were using James for no good, his aunts didnt even care for him ... and the whole story of him finding his wish come true was the main part that keeps u going throughout the book !!!

Read it as a kid, reading it to my daughter now.