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The BFG is a children’s book written by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. Summary of the Book This title is the expansion of a story told in one of Dahl’s earlier book - Danny, the Champion of the World. Sophie, a little girl, cannot fall asleep during what is called the “witching hour”, and ends up seeing a giant blowing something into the bedroom windows down the street. The giant takes her away to his home in Giant Country, as he notices her watching him. It is only there that he reveals that he is the Big Friendly Giant (BFG), world’s only benevolent giant. Is he telling her the truth? Will Sophie befriend him? About Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was a British short story writer, novelist, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter. He was born to Norwegian parents and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. During this time, he became an intelligence officer and a flying ace. He rose to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. His short stories are popularly known for their unexpected endings, and his children’s stories are unsentimental with a bit of dark humour. Some of his works include: James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits, and George’s Marvellous Medicine.