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What happens in James and the giant peach?
An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City. James’ happy life at the English seaside is rudely ended when his parents are killed by a rhinoceros and he goes to live with his two horrid aunts.
What is James initial reaction when he first meets the giant insects?
Lesson Summary James meets some giant insects, who turn out to be quite pleasant. Whether it’s the gentle ladybug or the humorous centipede, James enjoys his new friends and is excited to go with them as they free the peach and begin rolling off into the adventure that lies ahead of them!
Who falls off the peach in James and the giant peach?
the Centipede
Having danced wildly during his songs, the Centipede now teeters and falls off the edge of the peach. James yells for the Silkworm to start spinning and ties string around his waist. He tells his friends to pull him up if he tugs on the string three times.
Are Spiker and Sponge sisters?
Aunt Spiker is James’ aunt, Sponge’s sister, and one of the two main antagonists of the 1996 live-action film, James and the Giant Peach.
Why do the insects want to cut the peach stem James and the Giant Peach?
James’s idea is for Silkworm and Spider to spin yards of web. He thinks he can lure the seagulls by using Earthworm as bait. He wants to tie the stem of the peach to a bunch of seagull legs so that it can lift off into the air like a balloon.
What did James learn about the insects?
The insects and James realize that they have nothing to complain about. Their conflicts, or problems in the story, are getting solved quickly. Life is good!
What happens in James and the Giant peach Chapter 11?
There’s an Old-Green-Grasshopper sitting on a stool, a giant Spider sitting next to him, and a Ladybug on her own chair. After a moment, the Spider asks James if he’s hungry. James says nothing and the Centipede remarks that James looks ready to faint. The Ladybug says that James must think they want to eat him.
What happened to James trotters parents?
James’ parents are killed by a rhinoceros that escaped from London Zoo. It’s a typical Dahl touch, eccentric, creative, brilliant, spooky and just a little bit insane.