The BFG

:For other uses of the abbreviation, see BFG.

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The BFG is a children's book by Roald Dahl and illustrated by Quentin Blake, first published in 1982. An animated movie based on the book was released in 1989 with David Jason as the voice of the BFG and Amanda Root as the voice of Sophie.

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It is about an orphan girl called Sophie (thought to have been inspired by Dahl's granddaughter Sophie Dahl) who finds herself in a land full of giants.

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Giants were dangerous creatures, they go around at night to towns and cities to eat children from their beds. Because of this, the giants do not have much of a good reputation. However, the BFG ("Big Friendly Giant") himself does not eat children, he eats only the disgusting snozzcumber. Sophie becomes the BFG's friend and they work to rid the world of the nasty human-eating giants.

Roald Dahl: Roald Dahl (September 13, 1916 – November 23, 1990) was a British novelist and short story author of Norwegian descent, famous as a writer for both children and adults. Among his most popular books are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches and Kiss ...

Quentin Blake: Professor Quentin Saxby Blake, CBE (born December 16, 1932) is a British cartoonist and author....

David Jason: Sir David Jason, OBE (born 2 February 1938 - usually misquoted as 1940 - in Edmonton, London), is a highly regarded British actor, admired equally for his dramatic work as for his comedy roles. "David Jason" is a stage name; his real name is David John White....