The BFG
by Roald Dahl
Open Library readers: 4.11 / 5 from 144 ratings. Separate from ratings here.Catalogue checked 2026-10-02.
This book is a great book for all ages. It is a fantasy/adventure book.The BFG stands for 'Big Friendly Giant'. He isn't like other giants, instead of going out to different countries to eat children he catches dreams. When he find's a little orphan girl watching him, he kidnaps her because he doesn't want anyone to find out that he was there, but when they arrive at giant's land they become friends and set off into the world to save all the children from the hungry giants.
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- Who wrote The BFG?
The BFG is by Roald Dahl. The catalogue records its first publication in 1980. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The BFG?
The catalogue records 208 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
