George's Marvelous Medicine ANNOTATION
George decides that his grumpy, selfish old grandmother must be a witch and concocts some marvelous medicine to take care of her.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
George's grumpy grandma needs something stronger than her usual medicine to cure her grouchiness. A special medicine, a remedy for everything. George knows just what to put in it, and he's in for the surprise of his life when he sees the results of his mixture.
Performed by Richard E. Grant.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
In a typically wicked Dahl outing, a lad named George does away with his nasty grandmother by giving her a concoction that he brews from a mixture that includes shampoo, shaving cream and floor polish. Ages 7-11. (Sept.)
Publishers Weekly
Knopf includes George's Marvelous Medicine and Fantastic Mr. Fox in its roster of handsomely redesigned hardcover Roald Dahl reissues. In the first novel, George comes up with a potion to improve the mood of his grumpy grandma; the second centers on the efforts of farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean to catch the titular thief. Both feature Quentin Blake's original illustrations and include an interview with the author. (June) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Children's Literature - Kathleen Karr
Can it be twelve years since Roald Dahl died? Thankfully, his books live onﾽand very nicely, too, in this revised edition. The marvelous story is intact, as are Quentin Blake's equally marvelous pen-and-ink sketches, which were always a perfect marriage to Dahl's words. What has been added is a brief interview with Dahl in 1988 that touches on his writing habits. It's as good an excuse as any to reintroduce a new generation to young George and his adventures with his grizzly old grunion of a granny. Eight-year-old George has been left in charge of this elderly horror for a few hours, with instructions not to forget to give Grandma her medicine at eleven. When Grandma begins to browbeat him again, George decides to really give her some medicine. His intentions are honorable, of course. Maybe his medicine will turn the old bag into a nice granny. It doesn't, but the concoction George invents does have wonderful effects. This is Dahl at his subversive best. Do share the book with every youngster in sight as soon as possible! 2002 (orig. 1981), Knopf,
Children's Literature - Helen Pavick
Roald Dahl promises to delight young readers in this colorful account of how George, a boy perpetually harassed by his wicked grandmother, seeks revenge by concocting a "special" medicine just for her! George is not quite prepared for the consequences he "stirs up," and he loses control of the situation within a matter of seconds. The results are hilarious, as the chickens start laying gigantic eggs, farm animals become huge, and his parents come home to see Grandma growing through the roof! Fans of Roald Dahl will recognize in George's Marvelous Medicine the magical writing style that earned him the title "one of the most beloved storytellers of our time," and will find themselves cheering for George as he flounders through all kinds of crazy antics. 1997 (orig.
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-Richard E. Grant performs this reading of Roald Dahl's tale (Puffin, pap. 1998) with an appropriately British accent. Fully-voiced, the production is expressive and pleasing, making a great story an even better read-aloud. As George seeks a cure for his grandmother's grumpiness, his creative elixir produces surprising results. Listeners will appreciate the humor, suspense, and resolution in this silly plot so typical of Dahl's writing. Appropriate for listening centers, reading classes, literature studies and general circulation, the length and reading level of this title will be appreciated by those who work with reluctant readers. Consider this purchase essential for libraries with audio collections.-Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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