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George's Marvellous Medicine

by Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl   |  Ages 8-11
₱638.55
George's Marvellous Medicine
George's Marvellous Medicine

Mischievous boy concocts potion for grumpy grandma.

If you relish tales of imagination with a dash of rebellion, "George's Marvellous Medicine" by Roald Dahl is a delightful pick. It's for those who've ever daydreamed of mixing up a magical concoction, offering a whimsical escape and the satisfying notion of turning the tables on the cantankerous. An ideal read that encapsulates Dahl's unique blend of humor and innovation.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

George's Marvellous Medicine

by Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl   |  Ages 8-11
₱638.55
ISBN: 9780141371405
Authors: Quentin Blake, Roald Dahl
Publisher: Puffin
Date of Publication: 2016-02-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Humor, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 91573 readers)

Description

George's grouchy grandmother needs a taste of her own medicine--and George knows just the right ingredients to put into it!
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Mischievous boy concocts potion for grumpy grandma.

If you relish tales of imagination with a dash of rebellion, "George's Marvellous Medicine" by Roald Dahl is a delightful pick. It's for those who've ever daydreamed of mixing up a magical concoction, offering a whimsical escape and the satisfying notion of turning the tables on the cantankerous. An ideal read that encapsulates Dahl's unique blend of humor and innovation.

  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (1984)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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