The BFG (original 1982; edition 1998)

Young Sophie is captured and taken to the land of giants, which is populated by man-eating creatures with names like Childchewer and Maidmasher. Fortunately, she was stolen by the one good giant - the Big Friendly Giant - who speaks in whimsical, mixed-up words and who eventually, with Sophie's help, brings the murderous rampage of the giants to an end.

Frankly, not my favorite of Dahl's enchanting children's tales. This one had more nonsense than the wit and understatement that usually makes his stories such a pleasure. Even a bit preachy at moments, with some confusing back-and-forth logic comparing giants to humans (who are carnivores themselves, after all). Best for children under 9, with very little to attract an adult audience. ( )

I wish I had a BFG of my own. He seems like such a cool guy to have around, what with his ridiculous stature and silly vocabulary. ( )

This story is about one little girl and one giant man.
Sophie saw BFG, so he took her,and they become a friend.
My favourite part is giant eat clockcoaches.
I don`t really know what is that thing.
But giant don`t like that thing, that`s funny.
And I think they meet Queen`s part is interesting.
When giant eating his meal, many peoples carry 8clocks.
It makes giant table.
Itwas awsome imagination.
I saw tiny world movie.
But this is very different.
At the end, It was so cool.
Sophi and giant become a friends and they have a good time.
I read this story very fun!
If I couldn`t read very well I will effort to read my best.
I`m looking for to Roald Dahl story.
this is very interesting! ( )

One night, when Sophie can't sleep, she goes and looks out the window -- even though she knows she will get in trouble for being out of bed if the orphanage matron catches her. On the dark street, she sees a humongous figure doing something mysterious with a trumpet-like instrument and a suitcase. When his gaze turns toward her window, she leaps back into bed, but it is too late: an enormous hand reaches in and snatches her. Fortunately, Sophie has been captured, not by a man-eating giant, but by the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) who eats only disgusting snozzcumbers and spends his time catching good dreams and sending them to children around the world. There are some nasty giants, though, and they do eat people regularly. The BFG would like to stop them, but it takes him and Sophie working together to come up with a plan.

I didn't like this one quite as much as Matilda, but it was all right. It has definite kid appeal, with the wild plot and a few touches of gross humor. Maybe if I had read this as a kid, I would have liked it -- but I think I waited too long to truly appreciate it. ( )

Lovely. I used to be terrified of the giants. But they wouldn't get me if I hid my head under the covers, right? ( )