The Magic Finger

Suitable for 5 – 9 years

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Have YOU ever been angry with anyone? What if every time someone upset you, you could zap them with your magic flashing finger? One day, a little girl discovers that she can do just that! She can turn her teacher into a creature with whiskers and a tail. And as for the nasty Greggs family who hunt ducks next door… her magic finger has something very special in store for THEM! Quack! With a wonderful moral message about getting what you give, this classic favourite from Roald Dahl will delight even the most reluctant readers.

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Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780141322681

Accelerated Reader

AR book level: 3.1; Lower years; 0.5 points

Other details

  • 64 pages

Condition

New

Author/Illustrator

Roald Dahl

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What kids think

  1. leo2005
    on 24 January 2015

    It is a great and magical story! The Gregg family turning into birds and much more!

    5 out of 5
  2. 21105
    on 22 March 2014

    Really good

    5 out of 5
  3. Cheerforevers
    on 9 March 2014

    This is about a little girl who has a magic finger.

  4. 5gimae
    on 5 March 2014

    A funny story bit I have seen better books by Roald Dahl

    4 out of 5
  5. Chocolatelover10
    on 20 June 2013

    This book is extremely well written and really hilarious I found it really interesting how much people do and don’t respect animals.

    4 out of 5
  6. lolly123
    on 20 April 2013

    i liked it but it wasnt the best book i have read

    4 out of 5
  7. book97
    on 18 April 2013

    good

    4 out of 5
  8. EpiphoneMan
    on 28 March 2013

    This book is a very funny magical story. I am wondering why people start to itch when we are shy or shocked. Read to find out how the Gregg’s family turned into themselves again

    5 out of 5
  9. Mills8
    on 25 March 2013

    I like this book because it s funny and exciting! It is hard to put down. I like the bit were the lady’s arms turn into wings!

  10. fluffy07
    on 15 March 2013

    I love it

  11. bettyrose4
    on 10 March 2013

    Have YOU ever been angry with someone? What if every time a person upset you, you could zap them with your magic flashing finger? This story is about a little girl who can do just that! She turns her horrible teacher into a creature with whiskers and a tail. And as for the nasty Greggs family who hunt ducks next door – her magic finger has something very special in store for THEM! Quack! With a wonderful message about getting what you give, this classic Roald Dahl favourite will delight readers young and old.

  12. fiery75orange
    on 7 March 2013

    Love it.

  13. supercoolcharm
    on 7 March 2013

    This is a great book on how a little girl , with the power of her finger, turned the Gregg family into what they shoot (ducks) is a great read

    5 out of 5
  14. Helloioioi
    on 7 March 2013

    this book is just ok.

  15. samcharlie123
    on 7 March 2013

    Probably my favourite Roald Dahl book! I love the storyline.

    5 out of 5
  16. lap312i
    on 6 March 2013

    its about a girl who can has power in her finger

  17. rockstar101
    on 6 March 2013

    i love it

  18. ninjastickman
    on 5 March 2013

    This is a great book on how a little girl , with the power of her finger, turned the Gregg family into what they shoot (ducks) is a great read

    5 out of 5
  19. Sherlock25
    on 5 March 2013

    Not one of my faves but still a good book :)

  20. Bookworm-mania101
    on 5 March 2013

    Awesome so funny

  21. Too-Amazayn
    on 5 March 2013

    Roald Dahl is just too cool, his imagination and brilliant story telling makes for amazing and simply timeless books. A little girl with the power to zap things in to the way she wants them? brilliant

    4 out of 5
  22. natashakrywald
    on 4 March 2013

    roald dahl is epic!

  23. pawprint2
    on 4 March 2013

    Roald Dahl is hilarious

    5 out of 5
  24. lmdrld
    on 4 March 2013

    This is about a girl whose finger is magic and turns a family into ducks.

  25. gpurohit74
    on 4 March 2013

    I think this wa superb as this shows the felling of the girl. it includes all the elements of a good book. And it is funny too. the best part of the book is when the family became birds.they are shocked

    5 out of 5
  26. TheMileLongBookshelfBlog
    on 4 March 2013

    I think this is the first long-ish book I read! It’s a great story.

  27. Sava
    on 24 February 2013

    I have read it Really good

  28. lulillyno
    on 22 February 2013

    it was the coolest book i ever read. it is magical.she is the coolest girl on earth.

    5 out of 5
  29. dude1234
    on 21 February 2013

    its funny!!!!!!!!!!!

  30. bluechew3214
    on 16 February 2013

    This is a wonderful adventurous book with a miracle in ths story (that’s what it’s mainly based on). I find Roald Dahl book interesting..ESPECIALLY THIS ONE!

  31. onedirection2004
    on 16 February 2013

    I think it is good but not one of the best books. I think that it is for younger children about 5-6. It is quite short so if you’re quite a confident reader then longer books would be better for you. When I read it I was six and I found it exiting but now i am eight I think it is quite boring. By Ella

    3 out of 5
  32. funny29
    on 11 January 2013

    It is a lovely and enjoyful book. By funny29

  33. booklover001
    on 9 May 2012

    very good book, my class teacher read it to my class and I.

    4 out of 5
  34. Flissy22
    on 7 March 2012

    this book is quite funny, i would reccomend it to everyone.

  35. smileitsfriday
    on 7 March 2012

    I’d love to have a magic finger! This book was great! * * * * *! This is one of the best books ever!

  36. www-hello-com
    on 5 March 2012

    I loved it!

    5 out of 5
  37. la1397
    on 4 March 2012

    I thought the magic finger was such a funny mini read, and couldn’t put it down. I think it’s one of those books, that you just have to read, to understand the humour behind it, but it’s another fantabulistic book from Roald Dahl. Fantastic!

  38. StarstoneShyElk
    on 2 March 2012

    loved it!

  39. Bookworm81
    on 1 March 2012

    A brilliant book that I’d recommend to everyone

  40. lids
    on 1 March 2012

    ONCE AGAIN ANOTHER BRILL ROALD DAUL STORY BUT PROBALLY BEST FOR 6-8 YR OLDS

  41. flossy1998
    on 26 February 2012

    I read this book in primary it is#wicked!

  42. booksrcul
    on 18 September 2011

    Interesting.

    3 out of 5
  43. Molly13579
    on 8 September 2011

    Hi, This book is very good for early reader.Unfortuneatley this book didnt really suit me as I love a challenging book. I still do love reading Roald Dahl books but next time I’m going to have a look for a more challenging book. From Kim

  44. 88ilovebooks88
    on 17 August 2011

    i lloed the book

  45. idocheerandiamaflyer
    on 26 June 2011

    I have read this book, many of times. It is written in first person(I or me) and she tells her story of what she saw

    5 out of 5

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