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Synopsis
This book is a great book for all ages. It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams. When he find's a little orphan girl watching him, he kidnaps her because he doesn't want anyone to find out that he was there, but when they arrive at giant's land they become friends and set off into the world to save all the children from the hungry giants.
Is The BFG appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 9 and up.
Parents should know this classic children's fantasy involves child-eating giants (though the BFG himself is vegetarian and kind), kidnapping that evolves into friendship, and some mild peril as the heroes work to stop the dangerous giants.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Kids will love the whimsical adventure of a lonely girl befriending a gentle giant and their brave plan to stop the scary giants from eating children.