by Roald Dahl
First published 1961
Young orphan James accidentally unleashes magic that causes a peach to grow as big as a house. When he crawls inside, he discovers a community of talking bugs - the dainty Ladybug, the old Grasshopper, the many-booted Centipede, and more. Together, they set sail across the ocean, escaping James' cruel aunts. As they navigate storms and sharks, the unlikely crew finds friendship, belonging, and a chance to start over.
Genres: classic-literature, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 1961, 1950-
119 pages · Hardcover · Knopf Books for Young Readers