The Magic Finger (Young Puffin Developing Reader)
by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake holds a well received rating of 3.66 out of 5, based on 19K reader ratings. First published in 1966. The book spans 67 pages.
About The Magic Finger
Una historia de Roald Dahl, el gran autor de la literatura infantilEl dedo mágico es la historia de una niña de ocho años con un poder muy especial: cada vez que se enfada, su dedo lanza castigos sorprendentes... transforma a las personas en animales. Aunque los Gregg son sus amigos, a ella no le gusta nada que sean cazadores. Así que un día, apunta con su dedo a los Gregg y ¡los transforma en pájaros! ¿Cómo será vivir en las ramas de los árboles?Ilustrado por Quentin BlakeENGLISH DESCRIPTIONWhat happens when the hunter becomes the hunted?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…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake |
| Published | 1966 |
| Pages | 67 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.66 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,018 |
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What genre is The Magic Finger?
The Magic Finger is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Classics, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Magic Finger worth reading?
Based on 19K reader ratings, The Magic Finger has an average score of 3.66 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Magic Finger?
The Magic Finger has 67 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote The Magic Finger?
The Magic Finger was written by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake. It was first published in 1966.
What is the ISBN for The Magic Finger?
The ISBN-13 for The Magic Finger is 9780141311300.0.
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