Did you read along with us via Retro Readers? Did you get an eyeful of Spiker, Sponge, Grasshopper and Centipede? Did you notice new things? Or were you transported back to days of blanket forts and Vegemite Saos? Did you read with your kids? Or did you read to your boyfriend? OR did you read alone, like me?!
If you would like to write a little review of your James and the Giant Peach experience, then DO THAT! You can either write it on your own blog or as a note on Facebook and let us know about it. Or you can write in the comments right here!
Tomorrow we launch a new Retro Readers book! Stay tuned! You can join in if you would like to! AND there is even a button for your blog to the right of this post somewhere! Thanks to Pilgrim for the button!
xx Pip
PS :: You can find me on The Design Files today with lovely Lucy and Jenny B and also on the Readings Books blog!
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I read it myself like you ๐ Even thought I read it as a wee one, you know what struck me reading it as a grownup? The edge of menace that lurks in the corners of an otherwise light tale. But I think that's what kids love about Roald Dahl, right? Loving the book club and the new badge too — thanks Pip and Pilgrim!
oooh, you MUST see Norwegian wood, saw it at palace Como last night and it was brilliant and sad, a great adaptation of the book ๐ If you liked the book you won't be disappointed.
hello! i've reviewd it on my blog…just here: http://sianlilemakes.blogspot.com/2011/10/retro-readers-james-and-giant-peach.html
Does listening to it on an audio book count? Possibly the best way to get across town with the Munchkin in tow. Totally enjoyed hearing it again, especially with the wonderful voices of all the different characters. However, I did read it to him about 6 months ago, so it's not really cheating.
I love this book every single time – usually read with kids, but this time alone. xxx And now i am going to watch the movie.
i read it all by myself ๐ i'll review it tomorrow <3
Didn't take a pic Pip but saw your new book in prominent posi as I walked into Readings Hawthorn this morning from Jam for Frances cafe into bookstore with my coffee (a no-no, i know!)
I just want to say THANKYOU soooooo much Pip. I read all the book to my youngest (5 years old) and my two older children listened when we read it at bed times. It was fantastic. I never read much as a child and enjoyed the time, journey and laughs I shared with my children. We just finished last night, so cannot wait to see whats next! PS, I have read your blog, learned to crochet over the last year and love it. This is the first time I have ever posted a comment (anywhere). Thanks heaps, you're ACE. Gayle
I read the book myself…I consumed it. I don't think I have ever read James and The Giant Peach right to the end before…I think it ended too soon…I loved it though and thought it quite naughty in bits too…really looking forward to the next book!
Oops I think that's the wrong link no matter. I'm sure everyone else's links will work and be so much better than mine anyway. Cheers
Maybe this might work
http://goldenlillycrafts.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-09-24T03%3A43%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=6