The BFG Week 1

Where did Sophie live? Why might she be living there?

What is the ‘witching hour’ all about?

Why did Sophie wake up? How did she come to notice the giant? 

How well do you sleep?

Have you ever woken up during the night?

Why and for how long?

1. Why did the giant carry a trumpet with him? 

What was the giant like, according to what Sophie saw from her bedroom window? 

1. How did the giant manage to capture Sophie? Why do you think the giant came for Sophie? 

How do you know that the giant’s home was a long way away from Sophie’s house?

Describe what the inside of the cave looked like. What might the jars be used for? 

Why was Sophie scared? What do you think the giant will do with Sophie next?