Book details
Penguin Readers Level 2: Roald Dahl The Magic Finger
Description
The story is about a young girl who has a magical ability to punish people when they anger her by simply pointing her finger at them. This leads to a series of enchanting and humorous consequences, especially when she directs her magic finger at the Gregg family, who are hunters. Learn English with The Magic Finger, a Penguin Readers book adapted for learners of English aged 7+. This ELT graded reader series includes simplified text, illustrations, and language learning exercises. Each book is aligned to the CEFR framework A1 to A2+ and includes language activities, fun games, and projects to structure learning. The Magic Finger, a Level 2 Reader, introduces future tenses, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives, supported by illustrations.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
80 pages
Why to read
- Fosters Imagination: Dive into the inventive world of Roald Dahl, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. This engaging narrative invites children to explore the limitless bounds of their creativity.
- Empathy Development: As readers experience the sudden transformations in the story, they learn about perspective-taking and the importance of understanding others' feelings—an essential developmental milestone.
- Introduction to Morality: Through the consequences of the magic finger, children discuss right and wrong, fostering an early moral development and sensitivity towards others.
- Family Reading Fun: Perfect for shared reading experiences, this book includes enough whimsy and wonder to captivate listeners of all ages, providing valuable family bonding time and enhancing communal learning.