George's Marvelous Medicine
George's Marvelous Medicine
Roald Dahl
Richard Branson
Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
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George's Marvelous Medicine

George's Marvelous Medicine

Roald Dahl
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Roald Dahl
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In "George's Marvelous Medicine," Roald Dahl invites readers into a world where the mundane transforms into the extraordinary with a simple stir of a spoon. George, a young boy beleaguered by his sour-faced, tyrannical grandmother, decides to concoct a potion to cure her of her nastiness. With a pinch of this and a dash of that, George's kitchen becomes a wizard's laboratory, and the medicine he creates is nothing short of miraculous. The resulting concoction leads to a series of uproarious events that will tickle the funny bone and capture the imagination of anyone who has ever wished they could change the world around them. Dahl, with his trademark wit and whimsy, crafts a tale that is as delightful as it is mischievous. The story of "George's Marvelous Medicine" is not just about the slapstick consequences of George's experiment, but also a celebration of creativity, ingenuity, and the idea that sometimes, the most extraordinary solutions come from the most ordinary places. Through vibrant characters and a plot that bounds from one fantastical moment to the next, Dahl ensures that readers young and old are reminded of the magic that exists in the world, if only one is daring enough to find it.

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Released
1981
10 Jan
Length
89
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Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
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— Roald Dahl, George's Marvelous Medicine

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