The Magic Finger (by Roald Dahl) (paperback)

In The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl, the story revolves around an eight-year-old girl who possesses a mysterious power, which she calls "the magic finger." Whenever she gets angry, this power activates, often leading to unusual and magical consequences for those who upset her.

The main focus of the story is the Gregg family, who are passionate about hunting. When the girl sees them hunting ducks, she becomes furious and uses her magic finger. The Greggs are suddenly transformed into birds, experiencing life from the perspective of the creatures they once hunted. They must navigate the world with wings and nest in a tree, while ducks take over their home. Through this experience, the Greggs learn a powerful lesson about empathy, the consequences of their actions, and the harm caused by their hunting.

The story is filled with humor, moral lessons, and the magical whimsy typical of Dahl's writing.