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Matilda (Puffin Modern Classics) (Paperback)

by Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books (Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0142402532
  • ISBN-13: 978-0142402535
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 12.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 210,845 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world. For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centred parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school mistress, Mrs ("The") Trunchbull, a former hammer- throwing champion who flings children at will and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience and an innate talent for revenge.

She warms up with some practical jokes aimed at her hapless parents, but the true test comes when she rallies in defence of her teacher, the sweet Miss Honey, against the diabolical Trunchbull. There is never any doubt that Matilda will carry the day. Even so, this wonderful story is far from predictable--the big surprise comes when Matilda discovers a new, mysterious facet of her mental dexterity. Roald Dahl, while keeping the plot moving imaginatively, also has an unerring ear for emotional truth. The truly reader cares about Matilda because, in addition to all her other gifts, she has real feelings. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It gets you reading on!, 6 Mar 2001
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This review is from: Matilda (Hardcover)
It's a really good book and I have read it loads of times. It's one of my favourite books of all. I like the bit were Ms Trunchbull swings a girl around by her pigtails!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!, 20 Jan 2000
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This review is from: Matilda (Winner of the Children's Book Award) (Paperback)
This book id about a girl called Matilda and is very funny. She is not treated well by her mum and dad but plays a lot of tricks on them. She discovers that she has magical powers and uses them to get her own back on the horrible headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. I would say that this book is a good read for all confident readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best of the best., 19 Jan 2000
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This review is from: Matilda (Hardcover)
When I was set the task of writing about my all time favourite book. I spent hours and hours thinking hard, should it be a classic like Hobbit, maybe a horror book. Then it struck MATILDA the best book I have ever read.

I saw the film, Matilda (three times), and my dad told me the story came from a book. I asked if I could read it, and he brought it for me. It took me a month to read it, and I was sucked into a new world full of mischief and wonder it was more exciting than watching television.

Matilda is a small girl who can read and write at the age of 2 and is truly clever. When she starts school she helps drive out the evil headmistress, Mrs Trunchbull, with her magic powers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
We watched this film in Alcudia in 1999, it was showing on one of the sky movie channels around teatime. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2000 by claire.homepc@cwcom.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Matilda is a funny book thawill make you fall off your chair
I read the book Matilda four times and I could not put it down. Matilda is about a girl who has been with her parents since birth. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was great and magnificent.
My favourite book of all time is Matilda.I chose this book because when I was about 5 I didn't really understand it and reading now I do. Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars "This book is really funny"
This book is really funny Matilda can be a bit naughty I like this book because it can make you laugh I like other Roald Dahl books like the Girrafe the Pelly and Me or James and... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars "This book is really funny"
This book is really funny Matilda can be a bit naughty I like this book because it can make you laugh I like other Roald Dahl books like the Girrafe the Pelly and Me or James and... Read more
Published on 23 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book to read.
Its a beautiful book to read. Not just for children for adults to enjoy too. Its all about one little girl called Matilda. The story is full of courage and friendship.
Published on 12 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Always the Good wins!!
First I heard of Matilda is when it was a motion picture... Unfortunately I could not see it and I have completely forgotten about it until I saw it. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Book
Matilda is a good book for all ages. I like Quintin Blake because he draws good sketches which make me laugh. Read more
Published on 21 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars FAB, FAB, FAB!!!!!
I think I am the oldest person reviewing this book (I am 25) but this is not a book that will only appeal to children. Read more
Published on 5 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I like this book alot.
I like the book alot i read it when i was in year 5 all of the class enjoyed it too.At the end of the year we wached it on video.I like all of the chareters they were funny. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 1999

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