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The Magic Finger

By Roald Dahl

Adjectives

imaginative humorous thought-provoking

Genres

Fantasy Humour Animals

Synopsis

An eight-year-old girl possesses a unique power: when she becomes angry, her 'Magic Finger' transforms those who upset her. Distressed by her neighbours, the Gregg family's, relentless hunting, she points her finger at them. The next morning, the Greggs awaken to find themselves transformed into bird-sized humans with wings, while the ducks they've hunted have grown to human size and taken over their home. This role reversal teaches the Greggs a valuable lesson about empathy and the consequences of their actions.

About the author

Roald Dahl was a brilliant British author who wrote many fantastic stories for children. He is best known for books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', and 'The BFG'. His stories are full of imagination, unusual characters, and exciting adventures that have delighted readers all around the world.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2016

Community rating

Average score: 4.52

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