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Matilda

Name: Matilda
Rating: 4.63 (79 reviews)
ISBN: 9780241558317

By Roald Dahl

Adjectives

witty inspiring magical heart-warming

Genres

Fantasy Classics Humour

Synopsis

Matilda is a clever young girl with extraordinary powers, but her parents ignore her and her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, is a cruel bully. With courage and a little magic, Matilda must stand up for herself and her friends. This special edition includes tips for writing your own stories and inspiring illustrations of Matilda as a grown-up!

About the author

Roald Dahl was a brilliant British author who wrote many fantastic stories for children. He is best known for books like 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Matilda', and 'The BFG'. His stories are full of imagination, unusual characters, and exciting adventures that have delighted readers all around the world.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2022

Community rating

Average score: 4.63

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