How does James feel after receiving the magical objects
James feels excited, hopeful, and nervous. Chapter 5 The bag bursts open. James trips and spills them on the ground, where they quickly disappear into th
What do you predict will happen now that they are loose in the ground?
Predictions vary, but the magic will likely cause something strange or wonderful to happen.
What clues show that something magical is happening?
The glowing walls and magical atmosphere show something extraordinary is happening.
What happens when people in town hear about the giant peach?
People hurry to see the giant peach, and big crowds gather.
How does James react compared to the aunts?
James is amazed and curious, but the aunts only think about themselves.
What does James wish for when he is looking out at the sea?
He wishes he could escape and have friends and a happier life.
How does James feel as he crawls through it?
James feels nervous but excited and curious.
Why do the aunts want crowds to come?
They want crowds because they see a chance to get rich.
How does James lose them?
James trips and spills them on the ground, where they quickly disappear into the soil.
What does he give James, and what does he say it will do?
He gives James a bag of magical green things and says they will bring him a wonderful, marvelous life.
What surprising thing do Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker notice in the peach tree?
Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker notice a peach growing on the tree—even though it never grows peaches.
Why is this moment important for James?
It’s important because it marks the beginning of his adventure and escape.
What do the aunts decide to do with the giant peach?
They decide to show the giant peach to the public and charge money.
What is life like for James while the aunts make money from the peach?
James works constantly and is treated worse than ever.
What is strange or magical about this old man?
He seems magical—he appears suddenly and acts mysterious and wise.
How does James feel about his life at the beginning of the story
He feels sad, lonely, and hopeless.
Why does James have to live with Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker?
His parents were killed by a Rhino
Why can’t James play with other children?
The aunts won’t let him leave, so he cannot play with other children.
How do they treat James once people start arriving to see the peach?
They continue to treat James poorly—making him work and not letting him enjoy the peach.
How do Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker behave as the crowds visit?
The aunts act greedy, bossy, and pretend they grew the peach themselves.
What do the tiny green things look like?
The green things look like tiny glowing crystals or beans that move.
How do the aunts treat James at home? Give an example.
Horrible , They make him work all day.
What does James discover when he approaches the peach alone?
James notices a strange hole or opening in the peach.
Who appears in the bushes while James is crying?
An old man appears in the bushes.
How does he get inside the peach?
He climbs through the opening and crawls inside.
What instructions does the old man give James about how to use them?
He tells James to drink them with water or mix them with something to start the magic.
What happens to the bag of green “things”?
The bag bursts open.
How do they react when they see the peach growing?
They are shocked and thrilled when the peach becomes huge.
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