1. What do the letters BFG stand for? 2. What does the BFG do when he catches the dreams? 3. Describe how Danny’s father smiled.
4. Danny and his father are very fond of each other. Find some words and phrases that show this.
5. What picture of the BFG do you get from this extract? What words and phrases help to create this picture for you?
6. Do you like the story of the BFG and his magic powders? Why? 7. Do you think Danny and his father live alone? Why do you think this? 8. How old do you think Danny is? 9. Is Danny a happy boy? Why do you think this?
10. How do you think children might react if they woke up while the BFG was blowing dreams into their bedroom?
11. Did your mother or father ever make up stories for you? Tell the class about one.
12. Do you remember your dreams? How do they make you feel?