23 pages • 46 minutes read
Roald Dahl, Illustr. Quentin BlakeThe Magic Finger
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1966A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Roald Dahl's The Magic Finger, an eight-year-old girl with a magical finger curses her hunting-obsessed neighbors, the Greggs, turning them into bird-sized humans with wings. As the Greggs experience life as birds, they confront their actions and ultimately vow to stop hunting, leading to their transformation back to human form.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
7-10yearsLexile Level
560L