Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach (ELT Graded Reader) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
James and the Giant Peach, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.
When James's parents die, he has to live with his two horrible aunts. He is lonely and sad. But then, a peach in his aunts' garden starts to grow bigger and bigger. What strange and wonderful friends will James meet inside the peach?
Frequently asked questions
Is Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach (ELT Graded Reader) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes some frightening situations, such as James' parents dying and his aunts threatening to beat him. The presence of scary characters is also noted. The book features scary situations, including the death of James' parents and threats from his aunts, as well as frightening characters like a many-toothed shark.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach (ELT Graded Reader) have violence?
The story includes some frightening situations, such as James' parents dying and his aunts threatening to beat him. The presence of scary characters is also noted.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach (ELT Graded Reader) have scary content?
The book features scary situations, including the death of James' parents and threats from his aunts, as well as frightening characters like a many-toothed shark.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl James and the Giant Peach (ELT Graded Reader) have religious themes?
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