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Chapter Book · ages 6–9

George's Marvellous Medicine

by Roald Dahl · illustrated by Quentin Blake

On the shelf for children aged 6 to 9: George's Marvellous Medicine, a chapter book by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It connects with humour, imagination and courage.

Best forAges 6–9
Age 6Age 7Age 8Age 9
FormatChapter Book
First published1981
ThemesHumour, Imagination, Courage
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Why it is on the shelf

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George's Marvellous Medicine sits in this library as a chapter book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 6 to 9; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with humour, imagination and courage.

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