The Recurring Cast
Character · Standalone leads · 2 books

The BFG

Big Friendly Giant who catches dreams · Roald Dahl

The Big Friendly Giant is a gentle giant who catches dreams and blows them into children’s bedrooms, and speaks in a language all his own.

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Character facts

First appearance
Danny, the Champion of the World (1975)
Latest appearance
The BFG (1982)
Books
2 (1 as lead, 1 minor)
Author
Roald Dahl
Circle
Standalone leads

Where to meet The BFG

The BFG first appears in Danny, the Champion of the World (1975), in a minor role.

Buy Danny, the Champion of the World

Every book with The BFG

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 1975·Danny, the Champion of the Worldminor roleBuy
  2. 1982LThe BFGleadBuy