In this story, George is tired of his complaining Grandmother whom he must care for every afternoon. He decides to concoct a new medicine that will stop her whining once and for all. I love the ridiculous magical effects! First, his medicine makes her grow too tall, and then his medicine . . . well, I could tell you, but that would spoil the fun!
There is a complete sense of impossibility behind the magical medicine he creates. Although magic is never acknowledged, of course, the variety of household products George uses would never produce such magical effects. Nevertheless, I loved how George becomes a hero to his mother and father! (Let’s ignore the disturbing idea of eliminating an annoying grandmother in this manner. She deserved it, right?)
