{"product_id":"james-and-the-giant-peach-the-fantastic-flying-fruit-isbn-9798217051694","title":"James and the Giant Peach: The Fantastic Flying Fruit","description":"\u003cb\u003eA perfect way to introduce new readers to James' classic adventure!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis level 3 reader adaptation is an exciting way for young readers to discover the adventures of James and his giant peach!\u003cb\u003eRoald Dahl\u003c\/b\u003e (1916–1990) was born  in Wales of Norwegian parents.  He spent his  childhood in England and,  at age eighteen, went to work  for the Shell  Oil Company in Africa. When  World War II broke out, he  joined the Royal  Air Force and became a  fighter pilot. At the age of  twenty-six he moved  to Washington, DC, and  it was there he began to  write. His first short  story, which recounted  his adventures in the  war, was bought by the \u003ci\u003eSaturday Evening Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and so began a long and illustrious career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including \u003ci\u003eJames and the Giant Peach\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMatilda\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe BFG\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCharlie and the Chocolate Factory\u003c\/i\u003e, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuentin Blake\u003c\/b\u003e is a well-known artist whose work has made him   popular on both sides of  the Atlantic. He has illustrated most of Roald   Dahl's children's books  as well as many others. He lives in London,   where he teaches  illustration at the Royal College of Art.","brand":"Penguin Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233278832869,"sku":"NP9798217051694","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217051694.jpg?v=1767730325","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/james-and-the-giant-peach-the-fantastic-flying-fruit-isbn-9798217051694","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}