Origin: Chile
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17
Roald Dahl
Synopsis "17"
From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends--Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins! This "peachy" scented edition is sure to bring readers along for the ride! Roald Dahl is the author of numerous classic children's stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more! "James and the Giant Peach remains a favorite among kids and parents alike nearly 60 years after it was first published, thanks to its vivid imagery, vibrant characters and forthright exploration of mature themes like death and hope." --TIME Magazine
(Gales, 1916 - Oxford, 1990) Roald nació en el seno de una familia acomodada de origen noruego. A los cuatro años pierde a su padre y a los siete entra en contacto con el rígido sistema educativo británico que deja reflejado en libros como Matilda y Boy. Terminado el Bachillerato, empieza a trabajar en la compañía en Shell, en África, donde le sorprende la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Después de un breve entrenamiento, se convierte en piloto de la Royal Air Force. Fue destinado a Washington, donde comienza a escribir sus aventuras de guerra. Su entrada en el mundo de la literatura infantil estuvo motivada por los cuentos que narraba a sus cuatro hijos. Su primera obra fue Charlie y la fábrica de chocolate. Escribió también guiones para películas y algunas de sus obras han sido llevadas al cine.
