Sad, lonely James Trotter lives with his two horrible aunts. When one day, he drops some magic stones under a tree; a giant peach grows in the garden.

James discovers new friends living inside the peach; Centipede, Miss Spider and other friendly giant insects! Soon, the peach takes them all on a wonderful adventure. 'We're going to visit beautiful places and see wonderful things.' says Ladybird. And they really do!