Comments on: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Megan http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-53888 Megan Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:11:14 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-53888 how in the heck does communism have to do with james and the giant peach?? it just boggles me that they are actually thinking about banning this book. . . how in the heck does communism have to do with james and the giant peach?? it just boggles me that they are actually thinking about banning this book. . .

]]> By: Bob http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-28396 Bob Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:55:07 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-28396 In reading one of Dahl's books to my kids, "Fantasting Mr. Fox", it was readily apparanet that this author favors a communist system. The story consists of three farmers, who because they have a lot of "stuff", are evil. The fox, who steals from their farms every night, is the exalted hero. When the farmers hatch a plot to erradicate the fox, he burrows further underground, recruiting several other critters along the way. Together, they develop a system of underground tunnels, connecting the farmers storehouses, and providing them and their families with endless supply from which to loot. The morale is clear - pilfering from others who are charged with "having too much", is a good solution, so long as it is done in a systematic, subversive manner. I mean really - how can anyone read this story, and not challenge the immorality of the fact that the farmers worked for their surplus and the fox steals from them?? Ridiculous. In reading one of Dahl’s books to my kids, “Fantasting Mr. Fox”, it was readily apparanet that this author favors a communist system. The story consists of three farmers, who because they have a lot of “stuff”, are evil. The fox, who steals from their farms every night, is the exalted hero. When the farmers hatch a plot to erradicate the fox, he burrows further underground, recruiting several other critters along the way. Together, they develop a system of underground tunnels, connecting the farmers storehouses, and providing them and their families with endless supply from which to loot. The morale is clear – pilfering from others who are charged with “having too much”, is a good solution, so long as it is done in a systematic, subversive manner. I mean really – how can anyone read this story, and not challenge the immorality of the fact that the farmers worked for their surplus and the fox steals from them?? Ridiculous.

]]> By: The Witches by Roald Dahl | Maw Books Blog http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-16776 The Witches by Roald Dahl | Maw Books Blog Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:51:43 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-16776 [...] Dahl is a gifted storyteller and I enjoyed The Witches more than I did James and the Giant Peach.  The Witches was a fun read that I look forward to reading with my kids when they are [...] [...] Dahl is a gifted storyteller and I enjoyed The Witches more than I did James and the Giant Peach.  The Witches was a fun read that I look forward to reading with my kids when they are [...]

]]> By: Saturday Review of Books: October 4, 2008 at Semicolon http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-14637 Saturday Review of Books: October 4, 2008 at Semicolon Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:59:47 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-14637 [...] Alessandra (Persepolis)47. Maw Books (James and the Giant Peach)48. Alessandra (The Turn of the Screw)49. Maw Books (How to Eat Fried Worms)50. Maw Books (A Tree [...] [...] Alessandra (Persepolis)47. Maw Books (James and the Giant Peach)48. Alessandra (The Turn of the Screw)49. Maw Books (How to Eat Fried Worms)50. Maw Books (A Tree [...]

]]> By: Dreamybee http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13776 Dreamybee Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:26:10 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13776 I loved this book as a kid! I remember going out for walks and keeping my eyes open for one of those bright green things, wriggling around on the forest floor or in our garden just in case something magical was about to happen! On a side note, I had the opportunity to meet the woman who plays Aunt Sponge, Miriam Margolys, when I was in college. She came and spoke at one of my classes; she seemed very nice, and she was a riot! I loved this book as a kid! I remember going out for walks and keeping my eyes open for one of those bright green things, wriggling around on the forest floor or in our garden just in case something magical was about to happen!

On a side note, I had the opportunity to meet the woman who plays Aunt Sponge, Miriam Margolys, when I was in college. She came and spoke at one of my classes; she seemed very nice, and she was a riot!

]]> By: Banned Books Week Roundup « Books Worth Reading http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13597 Banned Books Week Roundup « Books Worth Reading Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:41:30 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13597 [...] favorite author from my childhood, Roald Dahl, gets reviewed on Maw Books Blog — James and the Giant Peach – and Strollerderby — The [...] [...] favorite author from my childhood, Roald Dahl, gets reviewed on Maw Books Blog — James and the Giant Peach – and Strollerderby — The [...]

]]> By: Jessica http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13486 Jessica Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:20:43 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13486 Natasha, congrats on finishing another book for the Lit Flicks Challenge (and on winning September's giveaway). Roald Dahl is one of my favorite authors of all time. It has been a while though, since I read James and the Giant Peach. Have you read any of his short stories for adults? They are really interesting - and a different side of Dahl. Natasha, congrats on finishing another book for the Lit Flicks Challenge (and on winning September’s giveaway). Roald Dahl is one of my favorite authors of all time. It has been a while though, since I read James and the Giant Peach. Have you read any of his short stories for adults? They are really interesting – and a different side of Dahl.

]]> By: Jenn M. http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13425 Jenn M. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:27:51 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13425 My daughter LOVED The BFG. She would beg me to read more and more each night. We both also liked Matilda. I have The Witches, and I know I've read it...but it has faded from my memory. My daughters TBR list is getting bigger than mine! She joined a book club at school (yay her first!) and she is really enjoying it so far. I'm looking at the stack of books on the side table and wondering how I ended up with so many books in the past 2 weeks. Naughty books for coming home with me. Most are library....but some came from Grandma who couldn't pass up the bookfair. Just wait until your kids start coming home with scholastic book order forms Natasha....it's so hard not to spend all of your money. My daughter LOVED The BFG. She would beg me to read more and more each night. We both also liked Matilda. I have The Witches, and I know I’ve read it…but it has faded from my memory.

My daughters TBR list is getting bigger than mine! She joined a book club at school (yay her first!) and she is really enjoying it so far.

I’m looking at the stack of books on the side table and wondering how I ended up with so many books in the past 2 weeks. Naughty books for coming home with me. Most are library….but some came from Grandma who couldn’t pass up the bookfair.

Just wait until your kids start coming home with scholastic book order forms Natasha….it’s so hard not to spend all of your money.

]]> By: Green Toes http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13303 Green Toes Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:48:26 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13303 My favorite childhood ones were Witches & Matilda. I remember I used to really believe what was written in Witches. It scared me hehe. I'll try the Peach recipe. Thanks My favorite childhood ones were Witches & Matilda. I remember I used to really believe what was written in Witches. It scared me hehe.

I’ll try the Peach recipe. Thanks

]]> By: Natasha Maw http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13228 Natasha Maw Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:10:12 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/09/30/james-and-the-giant-peach-by-roald-dahl/#comment-13228 Ladytink_534 - You'll have to tell me if your mom makes the recipe. It's my favorite. Laura - It was a fun read! Kim - I hope to be watching the movie this week. Bea - Thanks! I always appreciate your comments and are happy to have you! Ladytink_534 – You’ll have to tell me if your mom makes the recipe. It’s my favorite.

Laura – It was a fun read!

Kim – I hope to be watching the movie this week.

Bea – Thanks! I always appreciate your comments and are happy to have you!

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