George's Marvellous Medicine: Unabridged [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio Cassette)

by Roald Dahl (Author), Derek Griffiths (Reader)

Editorial Reviews

From 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.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal
Grade 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, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Collins Audio (December 1992)
• ISBN-10: 041140038X
• ISBN-13: 978-0411400385
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious book!! Fabulous for all ages!! Also adults!, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: George's Marvelous Medicine (Paperback)

George's Marvelous Medicine is a fantastic book, for all ages! It's hilarious and will make anyone laugh. Once you start reading this book you won't be able to get your nose out of it!!! I would rate this book a most definite five, or the highest rating possible!!! I read this while I was on vacation and no one could get me to go anywhere! The plot was set in the English countryside, where an eight year old boy, named George was stuck with his horrid grandma, who told him all sorts of terrible stories that frightened him to death! Eventually, George got so fed up with the obnoxious old hag, that he made up a special medicine, to replace her regular daily medicine. The medicine works wonders, and makes the grandma taller than a house, and very spunky!! If you enjoy strange and wonderful humor,fun and exciting books, or Roald Dahl books, I strongly reccomend this!!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How I rated Georges Marvelous medicine, November 9, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: George's Marvelous/ (Paperback)

Have you ever had a rotten relative that you would like to get rid of? Well this is the book for you.

Hello!

My name is Natasha. I read the book George's Marvelous medicine

This book is written by: Roald Dahl

This book is wonderful. It's about a boy named George. George has a grandma that acts like a wicked witch. Throughout the book George tries to make medicine that would make his nasty grandma be nice.

I really like this book because the author describes the medicine and the characters and what happens to them so well that I could picture it in my mind.

I recommend this book to kids who have wild imaginations and like to make pretend potions.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I think you will never want to stop reading this book., October 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: George's Marvelous/ (Paperback)

George's Marvelous Medicine is a very good book, it is exciting and funny, and you will want to read it again and again. If you read this story I would advise that you read more of Roald Dahl's books. My opinion about this story is that it is a very interesing and a 5 star story . I know that you will enjoy this story when you read it, and you will want to do a book review just like me now if you don't think that it is interesting enough I will tell you my favorite parts. I liked when he makes a chicken on his farm over 6 feet tall with his medicine. As you can see, that is not all of the funny parts, but I don't want to give it all away. I hope you enjoy it!