Roald Dahl’s stunning classic still feels fresh, relevant, and captivating - and film director Steven Spielberg must agree with us, because he’s bringing the book to life in the movie adaptation of The BFG, which hits theaters July 1. Why We Picked It: Readers of all ages will be enchanted by Sophie’s bravery, the BFG’s heart, and the magical world of dreams. Major Themes: Friendship, bravery, staying true to oneself, the importance of dreams, and the magic of things unseen. Together, the BFG and Sophie concoct a dangerous and ingenious plan (with a little help from the Queen of England) to stop the giants from their nightly rampages on “human beans”. Sophie is rightly terrified, as the giants’ particular eating habits include snacking on children, but, thankfully, Sophie’s captor is the Big Friendly Giant (BFG for short), the only vegetarian of his kind. Filled with imaginative characters, unlikely settings, and a fine balance of fright and whimsy, The BFG tells the story of a young girl named Sophie, who is kidnapped one night from her orphanage and taken to the land of giants. What It’s About: The BFG is a classic from the man who brought us James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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