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208 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590975001
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.
Community Reviews Summary of 25,037 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 73%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
emotional 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 37% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, KidnappingModerate
Child death, Death, CannibalismMinor
Death of parent, Body shaming, Alcohol
208 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780590975001
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scholastic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Kidsnatched from her orphanage by a BFG (Big Friendly Giant), who spends his life blowing happy dreams to children, Sophie concocts with him a plan to save the world from nine other man-gobbling cannybull giants.
Community Reviews Summary of 25,037 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 74%
funny 73%
hopeful 14%
relaxing 12%
inspiring 10%
emotional 8%
mysterious 6%
dark 4%
reflective 4%
tense 3%
challenging 1%
Pace
medium 29%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 38% | A mix: 37% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, KidnappingModerate
Child death, Death, CannibalismMinor
Death of parent, Body shaming, Alcohol