60 pages • 2 hours read
Roald DahlThe BFG
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1982A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The BFG, eight-year-old Sophie is taken from her orphanage by a giant who turns out to be the Big Friendly Giant (BFG). Living in Giant Country, Sophie learns that the BFG catches and distributes dreams while avoiding nine man-eating giants. Together, they devise a plan to use the Queen of England's help to capture these dangerous giants and keep the world safe. The book depicts violent scenarios and includes outdated and derogatory language.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Roald Dahl's The BFG enchants readers with its imaginative storyline and whimsical language. Critics praise its engaging characters and creative world-building, though some note that the plot may be too simplistic for older readers. Overall, it's a delightful read for children, blending humor and heartwarming moments.
Who Should Read The BFG?
The ideal reader for Roald Dahl’s The BFG is a child aged 8-12 who revels in whimsical, fantastical stories and imaginative adventures. This reader likely enjoys books like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which also blend magic with heartwarming narratives.