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The Magic Finger

(Colour Edition)
By Roald Dahl
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The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl tells the tale of a young girl with a magical finger that can unleash incredible powers when she encounters injustice or unfairness. The plot unravels as her magic is triggered against her neighbours, the Gregg family, who have a habit of hunting animals for sport. The story explores themes of empathy and transformation in a whimsical yet thought-provoking way.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate imaginative and whimsical stories with a touch of moral underneath. This tale by Roald Dahl offers a delightful narrative for children where a young girl's special power turns a family's world upside-down, blending humour with a thought-provoking message about empathy and understanding.

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The Magic Finger

Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting. Now it's made her so angry she's put the magic finger on them all. And very strange things have begun to happen...

Every Saturday morning the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting.

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Every Saturday morning, the Greg family goes off to shoot animals and birds. But the girl who lives next door hates hunting.

Now it's made her so angry she's PUT THE MAGIC FINGER ON THEM ALL. And very strange things have begun to happen...

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The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is a delightful and imaginative story that captivates young readers with its humour and moral undertones. Reviews highlight its engaging narrative and vivid illustrations, which together create an enchanting experience. The tale's unique premise and quirky characters are praised, making it a beloved choice for children exploring themes of justice and empathy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141369310

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 196.0mm

Height: 263.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 64

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Roald Dahl Young Adult

About the Author

Sitting in a hut at the bottom of his garden, surrounded by odd bits and pieces such as a suitcase (used as a footrest), his own hipbone (which he'd had replaced) and a heavy ball of metal foil (made from years' worth of chocolate wrappers), Roald Dahl wrote some of the world's best-loved stories including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits, The Witches, The BFG, Fantastic Mr Fox, James and the Giant Peach and lots more. Quentin Blake is one of Britain's most successful illustrators. He has illustrated nearly three hundred books and he was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. He has won many awards including the Whitbread Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal and taught for over twenty years at the Royal College of Art. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted in the New Year's Honours.

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