Word Search Crossword Bundle for Use with James & the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

These James and the Giant Peach vocabulary activities combine word search and crossword puzzles for James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in one bundle, written for Grades 3-6. It is a no-prep 96-page printable PDF, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
• Grades: 3rd–6th
• Resource type: Bundle: word searches + crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF
• Price: $5.40

Get the complete vocabulary and comprehension puzzle set for James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl — two full packs in one money-saving bundle! This no-prep, print-and-go resource gives you 24 total puzzles covering all 39 chapters of the novel (Chapters 1–39), plus whole-book review puzzles for end-of-novel reinforcement.

Instead of buying the word search pack and crossword pack separately, grab this bundle and save. Your students will practice word recognition, spelling, vocabulary acquisition, and text-based recall across every chapter — all while you save prep time.

What’s Included:

• 12 word search puzzles — 10 chapter-grouped puzzles + 2 whole-book review word searches, with 15 carefully curated vocabulary words per chapter puzzle and 20 per review.
• 12 crossword puzzles — 10 chapter-grouped puzzles + 2 whole-book review crosswords, with 15 story-based clues per chapter puzzle and 20 per review that require students to recall characters, events, settings, and vocabulary.
• Answer keys for every puzzle in both packs.
• Full-color and black & white versions of both packs — perfect for ink-saving printing.
• Original dreamy watercolor illustrations and coordinating cover art.
• 96 pages total of ready-to-use vocabulary and comprehension practice for Grades 3–6.

Use this bundle for literacy centers, early finishers, morning work, homework, sub plans, literature circles, book club check-ins, or a complete novel study unit. The word searches build recognition and spelling, while the crosswords deepen comprehension by asking students to recall and apply what they’ve read.

This bundle supports Common Core ELA standards RL.3.1, RL.3.4, RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4, L.3.4, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6, L.5.4, L.5.6, L.6.4, and L.6.6 as students read closely, determine word meaning, and build grade-appropriate academic vocabulary.

Get this bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers today and give your students a complete, engaging way to review the entire novel — without spending hours planning!

Disclaimer:

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. All references to characters, settings, and events are used for educational purposes only to support reading comprehension and classroom instruction. This resource does not include the original text. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content in this resource is original and created by the seller.

Fonts Used:

Roboto by Christian Robertson | Open Sans by Steve Matteson | Playfair Display by Claus Eggers Sørensen | Lexend by Dr. Bonnie Shaver-Troup & Thomas Jockin | Poppins by Jonny Pinhorn | Montserrat by Julieta Ulanovsky

(All fonts are available via Google Fonts and licensed for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License.)

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Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this for?

It is written for Grades 3-6 (TpT lists 3rd-6th).

How long is it?

It is a 96-page printable PDF.

Do students need their own copy of James and the Giant Peach?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.