George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
In this whimsical children's book, a young boy named George concocts an extraordinary medicine to cure his cranky grandmother's unpleasant demeanor. Left alone with her while his parents are out, George decides to mix various household items to create a potion with unexpected effects. The resulting medicine leads to a series of fantastical and bizarre consequences, ultimately teaching George the power of creativity and the unpredictability of magic, while also humorously cautioning against the dangers of tampering with things one does not fully understand.
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- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 96-120
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
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- George's Marvelous Medicine
- La Potion Magique De Georges Bouillon
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 134th on The Big Read (BBC)