Age rating and parents' guide:The BFG
by Roald Dahl
Ages 6–11
The BFG by Roald Dahl is best for children aged 6–11. It has mild violence, some scary moments, no romance and no bad language. Worth knowing: Mildly scary giants.
When young Sophie is snatched from her orphanage bed by a twenty-four-foot giant, she expects to be eaten. Instead, she discovers he is the Big Friendly Giant, a gentle soul who collects sweet dreams and blows them into children's bedrooms. Together, they hatch a plan to stop the fearsome, human-guzzling giants who terrorise the countryside. Filled with playful made-up language, mischievous humour, and thrilling escapades, this imaginative tale captures young readers with its warm friendship and quirky charm.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- Moderate
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Worth knowing: Mildly scary giants
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Takes a few pages to get into
- Plenty of illustrations
- Some emotionally heavy moments
Great for kids who like
- General fiction
Reading mood
- Warm & gentle
- Suspenseful
- Inspiring
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