The Magic Finger
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl, published by Puffin Books in 1993, is a captivating tale that explores the clash between differing views on hunting. This edition, written in English and spanning 63 pages, presents a unique narrative where a young girl, frustrated by her neighbors’ hunting habits, discovers her extraordinary ability to enact change through her Magic Finger. As tensions rise, her anger leads to unexpected consequences for the Gregg family, who find themselves transformed in a way they never anticipated.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and adventure as the story unfolds, showcasing themes of empathy and the consequences of one’s actions. The narrative highlights the girl’s struggle to communicate her feelings about hunting, ultimately leading to a magical intervention that alters the Greggs’ lives. With elements of juvenile fiction and a touch of humor, this book invites readers to reflect on the impact of their choices, all while engaging with the whimsical and imaginative world that Roald Dahl is known for.
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To the Gregg family, hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door, it’s just plain horrible. She tries to be polite. She tries to talk them out of it, but the Greggs only laugh at her. Then one day the Greggs go too far, and the little girl turns her Magic Finger on them. When she’s very, very angry, the little girl’s Magic Finger takes over. She really can’t control it, and now it’s turned the Greggs into birds! Before they know it, the Greggs are living in a nest, and that’s just the beginning of their problems…. [www.amazon.fr]
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