The BFG, by Roald Dahl
I can't think of a finer way to spend a lazy three day weekend than to kick back with some good, light reading. Now that I am a parent this simple joy can also express itself reading a book out loud to a young child. Not only does it provide some quality time together, but it gives me a chance to see life through a child's eyes once again.
The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) provided all of that and more. While Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is still my favorite, followed closely by James and the Giant Peach, BFG had plenty of entertaining moments. Surprisingly, my young audience was most enthralled by the silly words coined in the novel, such as snozzcumber (a bad tasting vegetable), frobscottle (soda pop where the bubbles float down instead of up), and whizzpoppers (flatulence!) What kid doesn't enjoy joking about flatulence?
The story line is simple enough. Young Sophie is abducted by the BFG, wins him over, and enlists his help in saving the world from the meaner sort of giant. She pleads her case to the queen of England, and hilarity ensues.
Great summer fun!
PUBLISHER: Puffin; Reissue edition (June 1, 1998); ISBN: 0141301058 (originally published 1982)
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