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The Magic Finger

By Roald Dahl
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The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is a whimsical tale centred on a young girl with a special magical power in her finger. When she becomes angry, she unexpectedly uses this power. The girl directs her magic towards her neighbours, the Gregg family, leading to a series of unusual and transformative events. This story delivers a thoughtful message about empathy and understanding through humorous and creative storytelling.
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You might enjoy this whimsical tale if you love stories about extraordinary powers and imaginative adventures. With Roald Dahl's signature charm and humour, this book may appeal to children and adults alike who appreciate tales of magic, mischief, and moral lessons woven with a playful spirit.

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The Magic Finger

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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 often praised for its imaginative storytelling and moral undertones. The book delivers a compelling message about empathy and understanding through its whimsical and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate Dahl's signature humour and lively illustrations, which capture children's attention and provoke thought.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241568675

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 74g

Pages: 80

Collections

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

About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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