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The BFG

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Fantasy Fiction Classics Young Adult

by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

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4.22 (245.9K ratings)
calendar_today 1982
description 199 pages

The BFG by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 245.9K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 199 pages.

About The BFG

Captured by a giant! The BFG is no ordinary bone-crunching giant. He is far too nice and jumbly. It's lucky for Sophie that he is. Had she been carried off in the middle of the night by the Bloodbottler, the Fleshlumpeater, the Bonecruncher, or any of the other giants-rather than the BFG-she would have soon become breakfast. When Sophie hears that they are flush-bunking off in England to swollomp a few nice little chiddlers, she decides she must stop them once and for all. And the BFG is going to help her!

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Author Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Published 1982
Pages 199
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.22 / 5.00
Total Ratings 245,855

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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245.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.22, The BFG is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations. With 245.9K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.22
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The BFG?

The BFG is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The BFG worth reading?

Based on 245.9K reader ratings, The BFG has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is The BFG?

The BFG has 199 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The BFG?

The BFG was written by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake. It was first published in 1982.

What is the ISBN for The BFG?

The ISBN-13 for The BFG is 9780141311370.0.

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