The Magic Finger
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl is a captivating tale published by Puffin in 2010, featuring 56 pages in English. This story follows a little girl who possesses a unique ability to zap people with her magic finger when she becomes angry, leading to unexpected and alarming consequences for those around her. The narrative centers on her interactions with the Gregg family, who enjoy hunting, a pastime she strongly disapproves of, prompting her to take action against their behavior.
Readers will discover how the girl’s frustration transforms into a fantastical scenario when she uses her magic finger on the Greggs, resulting in a surprising twist that alters their lives. The book explores themes of fantasy and magic while touching on issues related to hunting and outdoor activities. With its engaging premise, The Magic Finger invites readers into a world where anger can lead to extraordinary changes, making it a notable addition to the juvenile fiction genre.
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When the little girl in this story gets really angry, she zaps people with her magic finger, with alarming results! The Gregg family next door are hunters who will shoot anything for fun. The little girl, who doesn’t like hunting one bit, tries her best to talk them out of it, but they just laugh at her, making her very angry indeed. So she does the only thing she can. She puts her magic finger on them . . . and you won’t believe what happens to the Gregg family when they wake up the next day to find that their arms have turned into wings!
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