Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Last time I read this was at least 33 years ago and the book is still a hilarious combination of fantasy and slapstick. Poor George has to live with his awful, selfish and nagging old grandma, so he fixes her a medicine of his own. Frankly, this part is a little disturbing as George mixes several lethal ingredients (e.g. antifreeze) into his magic potion. Don't try this at home! But this is a children's book, so George's potion doesn't kill, but has some unexpected effects. But can he remember the recipe?
'George's Marvelous Medicine' may not be entirely convincing, and even a little unsettling, but George's grouchy grandma is so delightfully appalling, it's great fun to see her being punished.
'George's Marvelous Medicine' may not be entirely convincing, and even a little unsettling, but George's grouchy grandma is so delightfully appalling, it's great fun to see her being punished.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
had to read this for a college assignment, dont normally read children's books but for what it is this book is very captivating and well written
funny
lighthearted
Disappointed how slow it was, would give it a 3. A lot of the story on making the potion. Once he'd made the potion, more enjoyable. My 6 year old seemed to enjoy it though and gave it a 4. Suitable for year 2/3 at school .