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Roald Dahl’s beloved fantasy novel The BFG comes to life in this vintage 1988 Jonathan Cape hardcover, gleefully illustrated by Quentin Blake. The gentle giant and Sophie’s dream-catching adventure has enchanted bedtime readers for decades, making it a timeless addition to any children’s or young-adult shelf.
This 224-page edition arrives with its original dust jacket and crisp, tightly bound pages that show only light, even age-yellowing—no writing, tears, or dog-ears, and from a smoke-free home. Quentin Blake’s whimsical artwork pops against the clean pages, preserving the story’s magic for ages 2-3 through nostalgic adults.
Perfect for collectors of antiquarian children’s literature or parents seeking a durable read-aloud classic, this copy is ready for many more nights of frobscottle and whizzpoppers. Add The BFG to your home library today and let the big-friendly dreams roam free.