23 pages 46 minutes read

Roald Dahl, Illustr. Quentin Blake

The Magic Finger

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1966

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Reviews & Readership

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Reviews of Roald Dahl's The Magic Finger, illustrated by Quentin Blake, highlight its inventive plot and moral undertone, appealing to both children and adults. Positive feedback centers on the humor and engaging storytelling, while criticisms point to its brevity and oversimplified characters. Quentin Blake's illustrations receive consistent praise for complementing the narrative's whimsical style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Magic Finger?

A reader who would enjoy The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl and illustr. Quentin Blake is typically a child between the ages of 7 and 10 who enjoys whimsical, imaginative tales with moral lessons. Comparable to the audiences of Charlotte's Web and The Tale of Despereaux, they appreciate humor and thought-provoking stories.

Recommended

Reading Age

7-10years

Lexile Level

560L

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Classic Fiction
Humor
Topics
Animals