Books like George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl
In Roald Dahl’s charming tale, a young boy named George concocts a fantastical potion in a bid to change his cranky grandmother’s habits. The story combines humor, imagination, and a heartfelt lesson about family.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Roald Dahl
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