In a perfect combination of plot and narration, NatashaRichardson has created a splendid rendition of a true children'sclassic. Dahl's ability to twist words into a clever and creativenew language is fascinating to children, and an enjoyable challengeto adults. The gruesome descriptions of the horrid giants and thesubtle allusions to other stories will entertain children young andold. Richardson's narration adds the final perfect touch--hervoices are marvelous, investing Sophie with the innocence andlonging of a lonely but proper little girl, creating a lovable ifsometimes irascible giant, and even finding the exact tones for theimperious yet understanding queen. Even the narrator is absolutelyright--objective yet compassionate! With voices full of emotion,indignation, and humor, Richardson builds and maintains the story,bringing it to its charming end. A true gem! W.L.S. Winner ofAudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2002, Portland,Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This textrefers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Evidently not even Roald Dahl could resist the acronym craze of the early eighties. BFG? Bellowing ferret-faced golfer? Backstabbing fairy godmother? Oh, oh... Big Friendly Giant! This BFG doesn't seem all that F at first as he creeps down a London street, snatches little Sophie out of her bed, and bounds away with her to giant land. And he's not really all that B when compared with his evil, carnivorous brethren, who bully him for being such an oddball runt. After all, he eats only disgusting snozzcumbers, and while the other Gs are snacking on little boys and girls, he's blowing happy dreams in through their windows. What kind of way is that for a G to behave?
The BFG is one of Dahl's most lovable character creations. Whether galloping off with Sophie nestled into the soft skin of his ear to capture dreams as though they were exotic butterflies; speaking his delightful, jumbled, squib-fangled patois; or whizzpopping for the Queen, he leaves an indelible impression of bigheartedness. (Ages 9 to 12)