George's Marvellous Medicine (by Roald Dahl) (paperback)

George's Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl is a darkly humorous and imaginative story about a young boy named George who is fed up with his mean, cantankerous grandmother. She’s constantly bossing him around, criticizing him, and making his life miserable. One day, George decides to create a special "medicine" to change her attitude, mixing together every strange ingredient he can find around the house—from shampoo to paint to shoe polish.

When his grandmother drinks the concoction, unexpected and bizarre things start happening. She grows to enormous proportions, causing chaos, but this doesn’t stop George from experimenting further, leading to even more outrageous effects.

This book is filled with Dahl's signature sense of mischief, blending fantastical elements with a sharp, witty narrative. It explores themes of rebellion, creativity, and the unpredictable consequences of tampering with things we don’t fully understand. Quentin Blake’s illustrations complement the zany and magical aspects of the story, making it an unforgettable read full of laughs and surprises.