January
The BFG
Just imagine suddenly knowing you may be eaten for breakfast at any moment; dropped like a rasher of bacon into a frying pan sizzling with fat. This is exactly what worries Sophie when she is snatched from her bed by a giant whose stride is as long as a tennis court! But luckily, the giant who has her in his grasp is a gentle, jumbly creature who captures dreams like exotic butterflies! As Sophie enters Giant Country with him, dodging monstrous beasts who feast on human bones, the biggest adventure of her whole life is just about to begin…
Authors
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl is probably the best loved children’s author ever. Millions of children from all around the world have chuckled and gasped at his amazing stories. Born in 1916, he served as a fighter pilot in Africa during WWII before becoming a writer. His mesmerising stories, written in sizzling, sparkly language, will lead you into adventures you’ll never ever forget!
Awards
Roald Dahl has won many awards for his books including the Federation of Children’s Book Groups Award, 1983; Whitbread Award, 1983; and World Fantasy Convention Award, 1983. He also won the Smarties Award in 1990 for Esio Trot.
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