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"The Candy Man" (or alternatively, "The Candy Man Can") is a song that originally appeared in the 1971 film #WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory. It was written by #LeslieBricusse and #AnthonyNewley specifically for the film. Although #theOriginal 1964 book by #RoaldDahl (#CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory) contains lyrics adapted for other songs in the film, the lyrics to "The Candy Man" do not appear in the book. The soundtrack version of the song was sung by #AubreyWoods.
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Netflix’s Animated Willy Wonka Movie Is A Surprise Inversion Of The Formula https://popgeeks.com/netflixs-animated-willy-wonka-movie-is-a-surprise-inversion-of-the-formula/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #WillyWonka #CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory #NetflixOriginal #AnimatedMovies #RoaldDahl
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John Lithgow on the Controversial Authors Roald Dahl and J. K. Rowling
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‘Giant’ Broadway Review: John Lithgow Delivers A Towering Performance As A Less-Than-Peachy Roald Dahl
#News #Reviews #Broadway #Giant #JohnLithgow #RoaldDahlhttps://deadline.com/2026/03/john-lithgow-giant-broadway-review-1236761578/
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First Editions: Redrawn—The BFG Illustrated by Quentin Blake attemptedbloggery.blogspot.com/2026/02/first-… #QuentinBlake #RoaldDahl
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Book Review: George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
#ReaderCommunity #ReadingCommunity #BookCommunity #Reading #Books #BookReview #Review #RoaldDahl #Magichttp://georgelthomas.com/2026/03/06/book-review-georges-marvellous-medicine-by-roald-dahl/
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Book Review: George’s Marvellous Medicine by Roald Dahl
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well. Today is Friday, and it’s time for another review. Today, I’m sharing my review of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel, George’s Marvellous Medicine.
Click the image to find the bookGeorge’s Marvellous Medicine was published in 1981 by Puffin Books and is 96 pages long.
The Plot
George, tired of his grandma’s constant nagging, grumpy mood and mean-spirited comments, decides to make his own medicine to replace the one she takes regularly. His concoction, made from an outrageous blend of household items that range from shampoo to animal pills, sets off a series of fantastical events, transforming Grandma in unexpected and hilarious ways.Characters
George Kranky
George is a resourceful and inventive child who invents a special mixture, or medicine, hoping to teach his mean and grumpy grandma a lesson. Despite his mischievous nature, George has a good heart and only wants to help his family. His determination and quick thinking make him a lovable protagonist that readers will root for throughout the book.Grandma
Grandma is a cantankerous old lady and serves as the book’s antagonist. She has a foul temper and is incredibly demanding, making life difficult for poor George. She is stubborn and ungrateful, constantly belittling him and calling him a liar. However, although her character has no redeeming qualities, she does add humour to the story with her exaggerated behaviour and outrageous reactions to George’s antics.Mr Kranky and Mrs Kranky
Mrs Kranky, at first deeply cares for Grandma, not wanting her to come to harm, but when Grandma finally shrinks away, she feels relieved and that a burden has been lifted from her.Mr Kranky sees a business opportunity in George’s medicine when he witnesses its effects on the farm animals and attempts to recreate it, hoping to sell it to other farmers, while showing no regard for the consequences.
Writing Style
Dahl’s writing style is characteristically playful, vividly descriptive, and effortlessly humorous. His prose is rhythmic, making it especially enjoyable to read aloud. His knack for capturing the imagination of young readers while entertaining adults with subtle satire remains unmatched.His characters, particularly George and Grandma, are painted in bold strokes with clear personalities, allowing readers to easily cheer for the underdog and recoil from the villain.
Illustrations
Quentin Blake’s iconic illustrations are an inseparable part of Dahl’s storytelling. Each illustration complements the text, bringing the characters and their exaggerated mannerisms to life. Blake’s unique, sketch-like style captures the whimsy and chaos of the story perfectly.Final Thoughts
Overall, George’s Marvellous Medicine stands out as a wonderfully entertaining read for children and adults alike, brilliantly showcasing Roald Dahl’s mastery in creating stories that are both captivatingly funny and gently provocative.Whether you’re rereading this classic as an adult or reading it for the first time, it’s impossible not to be captivated by George’s Marvellous Medicine. It’s not just a book—it’s a bottle of laughter, a pinch of chaos, and a spoonful of childhood nostalgia.
Thank you, as ever, for reading my review!
Until next time,
George
© 2026 GLT
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James and the Giant Peach “I think you’d make,” Aunt Spiker said, “a lovely Frankenstein.” Sale: $8.99 to $1.99 by Roald Dahl Rating: 4.7/5 (9,275 Reviews) #Children #Fantasy #Classic #Adventure #RoaldDahl #Books #Reading #BookSky
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#ToOlivia The story of the marriage between actress #PatriciaNeal + writer #RoaldDahl (#CharlieAndtheChocolateFactory). #HughBonneville is excellent as Dahl
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7598106/reference/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
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‘The Secret World of Roald Dahl’ From iHeartPodcasts & Imagine Entertainment Will Explore Author’s Life As A British Spy
#News #Podcast #IHeartPodcasts #ImagineEntertainment #RoaldDahl #TheSecretWorldofRoaldDahlhttps://deadline.com/2026/01/secret-world-of-roald-dahl-iheartpodcasts-imagine-series-1236685066/
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My amateur pixel art tribute to Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake's "The Enormous Crocodile".
#art #pixelart #crocodile #RoaldDahl #QuentinBlake #TheEnormousCrocodile
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Dolly, Dreamgirls and Daniel Radcliffe: the biggest Broadway shows of 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/jan/07/broadway-shows-2026-dolly-dreamgirls-daniel-radcliffe #2026CulturePreview #Broadway #UsTheater #Culture #Theatre #DanielRadcliffe #DollyParton #NoelCoward #JohnLithgow #RoaldDahl #Stage #RoseByrne
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#OnThisDay in 1968, Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by #RoaldDahl and director Ken Hughes, starring #DickVanDyke and #SallyAnnHowes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres in NYC.
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Measles: A Dangerous Illness | Immunize.org
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#OnThisDay in 1968, Musical-fantasy film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", co-written by #RoaldDahl and director Ken Hughes, starring #DickVanDyke and #SallyAnnHowes, with songs by Sherman and Sherman, premieres at the Odeon Leicester Square theater, London.
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The Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘The BFG’ Takes One Giant Step & Reveals Pics Ahead Of First Performance
#News #RoaldDahl #TheBFG #TheRoyalShakespeareCompany #Theaterhttps://deadline.com/2025/11/first-images-the-bfg-royal-shakespeare-company-roald-dahl-1236628298/
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A little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men.
-- Roald Dahl⬆ #Wisdom #Quotes #RoaldDahl #Nonsense #Wisdom
⬇ #Photography #Panorama #Canyon #SlickRock #IcebergCanyon #LakePowell #Utah
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All the biggest 2025 Christmas adverts so far ahead of John Lewis
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Christmas advert season is officially here – and Sainsbury’s delivers an important message
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13 𝘿𝒂𝙮𝒔 𝒐𝙛 𝙃𝒂𝙡𝒍𝙤𝒘𝙚𝒆𝙣: "𝙏𝒉𝙚 𝙂𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙩 𝘼𝒖𝙩𝒐𝙢𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙘 𝙂𝒓𝙖𝒎𝙢𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙨𝒂𝙩𝒐𝙧" 𝙎𝒉𝙤𝒓𝙩 𝙎𝒕𝙤𝒓𝙮 𝙍𝒆𝙫𝒊𝙚𝒘 𝒃𝙮 𝙍𝒐𝙖𝒍𝙙 𝘿𝒂𝙝𝒍
2025 Theme: Decades of Horror
1953, UKhttps://youtube.com/shorts/yLYjQ4hyCeQ
#shortstoryreview #halloween #horror #horrorstory #13DaysOfHalloween #books #bookreviews #bookworm #readreadread #shortstory #thegreatautomaticgrammatizator #roalddahl #artisthorror #writing #publishing #aiwriting
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If a person has ugly thoughts, it begins to show on the face. And when that person has ugly thoughts every day, every week, every year, the face gets uglier and uglier until you can hardly bear to look at it.
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There once were two hoooorrible people. And I mean pungently bad.
It was one thing when they were horrible to each other. But now they are turning their torment onto an orphanage.
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An adaptation of Roald Dahl characters by Jellyfish Prod. The movie is now on Netflix. -
The Twits review – Americanised Roald Dahl is gruesome in all the wrong ways https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/14/the-twits-review-roald-dahl-animation-netflix #Animationinfilm #Filmadaptations #Familyfilms #Comedyfilms #RoaldDahl #Netflix #Culture #Books #Media #Film
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‘The Twits’ Review: Netflix’s Animated Roald Dahl Adaptation Goes From Grossly Generic to Surprisingly Political
#MovieReviews #Movies #Animation #MargoMartindale #Natalieportman #Netflix #RoaldDahl #Thetwits