Characters
Who are James’s cruel guardians at the beginning of the story?
Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker
What magical item does the old man give James?
Green crystals
Where did James live happily before his parents died?
By the sea
What kind of animal eats James's parents?
A rhinoceros
How do the people of New York react to the peach?
They are amazed and gather in crowds
Which insect brags about having many boots?
Centipede
What grows on the peach tree after the crystals sink into the soil?
A giant peach
Where do Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker live with James?
On a hill in a lonely house
What ocean creatures attack the peach?
Sharks
What job does the Ladybug get in the city?
Which insect is wise and plays music?
Old Green Grasshopper
What happens to Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker when the peach breaks free?
They are crushed
Where does the peach first roll after breaking free?
Into the ocean
What plan does James come up with to escape the sharks?
Tie seagulls to the peach with spiderweb silk
What becomes of the Centipede in New York?
A model for boots
Which insect often complains and is gloomy?
Earthworm
What creatures throw hailstones at the peach?
Cloud-Men
What city does the peach finally arrive in?
New York City
What do the Cloud-Men use to attack the peach?
Hailstones
What lesson does James learn by the end of the story?
Friendship and teamwork bring happiness
Which insect lights up the inside of the peach?
Glow-worm
Where does the peach land at the end of its journey?
Empire State Building
Where does James live at the very end of the story?
Inside the peach pit in Central Park
How do James and his friends escape the Cloud-Men?
The seagulls fly higher and carry them away
Why is James no longer lonely at the end?
He has friends, a home, and children who loves his stories