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Matilda - Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Matilda
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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... show more
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.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780140327595 (0140327592)
Publisher: Viking Penguin
Pages no: 240
Edition language: English
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FatherCraneMadeMeDoIt
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5.0
For more reviews, check out my blog: Craft-CycleThis is such a magnificently wonderful book. It is a real treat to read.I grew up loving the movie and saw the musical adaptation a few years ago. I love that all three versions are slightly different, but all are amazing.This book is fantastically cre...
Miss Osi's Favorite Books
Miss Osi's Favorite Books rated it
4.5 Matilda Review
Matilda, is a must read book for all children. I would use this book with higher grades, 3rd-5th. This book is about a little girl who must put up with her crazy family and evil principal, and uses her powers of telekinesis to protect herself and those she loves. I think students would really enjoy ...
Miss Denney’s Virtual Library
Miss Denney’s Virtual Library rated it
4.0 Matilda by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s Matilda will always hold a special place in my heart. It is a clever read for upper grades (and even adults!) about a little girl with a passion for knowledge so big, one could even say it is magical. It is on the 3rd grade shared reading level, and 5th for independent, according to Sch...
Bookish thoughts!!!
Bookish thoughts!!! rated it
5.0 Matilda!!!
german and english review Das Buch steht schon seit Jahren auf meiner Liste von Büchern, die ich unbedingt lesen will. Jetzt liegt es auch schon mindestens ein Jahr bei mir zu Hause und hat darauf gewartet, dass ich es endlich mal aufschlage. Diesen Monat war es so weit. Das Buch ist genauso wun...
Books for Future K-6 Students
Books for Future K-6 Students rated it
5.0 Matilda by Roald Dahl
Matilda is a level S on the Fountas and Pinnell reading level scale. Matilda is about a young girl who has an incredible gift, her intelligence. She is the top of her class even though her parents don't support her, but she doesn't need their support because she has her teacher, Miss Honey, to show ...
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