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Violence
Barely any
James's aunts are mean-spirited; the aunts die when the peach rolls over them — treated comically
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
None
James's loneliness and mistreatment by cruel guardians may resonate emotionally with some young readers
What this book is about
Orphaned James Henry Trotter lives miserably with his two cruel aunts until a bag of magic crocodile tongues unleashes something extraordinary: a giant peach that carries James and a group of oversized insect friends on a fantastic voyage to New York City. Roald Dahl's beloved adventure blends dark humor with pure imaginative delight.
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