Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (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
The BFG, 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.
Giants are frightening and dangerous, and they eat children. Or do they? Meet the BFG, the Big Friendly Giant! Sophie becomes friends with the BFG. But there are other giants in the world, who eat people every night. Can Sophie and the BFG think of a plan to stop them?
Frequently asked questions
Is Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes elements of kidnapping and the threat of violence, as Sophie is taken by a giant and there are mentions of giants that eat humans. This is framed within a fantastical context. The book is described as having some frightening elements, suitable for older children who can distinguish fantasy from reality, including themes of kidnapping and child-eating giants.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have violence?
The narrative includes elements of kidnapping and the threat of violence, as Sophie is taken by a giant and there are mentions of giants that eat humans. This is framed within a fantastical context.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have scary content?
The book is described as having some frightening elements, suitable for older children who can distinguish fantasy from reality, including themes of kidnapping and child-eating giants.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the search results for The BFG.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have racial/cultural content?
No race or racism themes detected in the search results for The BFG.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have profanity?
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Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the search results for The BFG.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the search results for The BFG.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have gender roles?
No explicit gender roles or themes detected in the search results for The BFG.
Does Penguin Readers Level 3: Roald Dahl the BFG (ELT Graded Reader) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in the search results for The BFG.
