James and the Giant Peach, Episode 3

I hope you are enjoying the reading of James and the Giant Peach, written by Roald Dahl and read by Taika Waititi.  During these chapters we meet the giant insects; "the stuff of nightmares."

This episode has 5 celebrities joining to play the parts of a centipede, earthworm, grasshopper, lady bird and spider.  Have a listen.

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How awesome was that reading?! The actors seem to be having so much fun.  I love how Cate Blanchett makes the centipede sound so cheeky.

Take some time to discuss these questions with the people you listened to the video with.

1.    Why does the centipede call himself a 'pest' and why is he proud of being a pest?

2.    Use one word to describe each of the insects; the centipede, earthworm, grasshopper, lady bird and spider.

3.    How does James feel about the giant insects when he first enters the peach pit?  How do his feelings change?

4.    What other books has Roald Dahl written?

Please feel free to leave any answers in the comment section below.