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Roald Dahl (Author)

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Publication Date: 6 Sep 2007

Matilda is one of Roald Dahl's most magical stories!

Matilda Wormwood's father is a mean crooked crook. And her mother's just plain stupid. They think Matilda is a nuisance who should watch more TV and read fewer books! But her lovely teacher Miss Honey thinks Matilda is a genius. Matilda has a few extraordinary tricks up her sleeve, so her horrible parents and even more horrible headmistress had better watch out.

"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams

***Adapted for stage in 2011 into an award-winning musical by Tim Minchin.***

Roald Dahl, the best-loved of children's writers, was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. After school in England he went to work for Shell in Africa. He began to write after "a monumental bash on the head", sustained as an RAF pilot in World War II. Roald Dahl died in 1990.

Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators and it's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations.

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Matilda is one of Roald Dahl's most magical stories!

"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams

***Adapted for stage in 2011 into an award-winning musical by Tim Minchin.***

Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators and it's impossible now to think of Roald Dahl's writings without imagining Quentin Blake's illustrations.

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Puffin (6 Sep 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0141322667
ISBN-13: 978-0141322667
Product Dimensions: 1.8 x 12.9 x 19.7 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (114 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,474 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A true genius - Roald Dahl is my hero! (David Walliams) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book I have read so far!!! 20 Oct 2001

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This is a really exciting book for 8 year olds.I have really enjoyed this book I think others will aswell.Some parts made me laugh,and others made me very ,very happy!!!!!
Matilda is a special little girl with magical powers. Her parents are miserable but she finds happines with Miss Honey,her teacher.It is full of adventures that allows her to escape from her parents.You can't put the book down once you have started.

Rebecca Moss, aged 8.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing 5 Mar 2012

By Miss C. Thomson

Format:Paperback

I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this story changed my life. As a child I was not even remotely interested in books, not one bit. I would dig for worms or play Cinderella but sit and read or be read to, no thank you. I can remember as though it was yesterday (and not 20 odd years ago) it was pouring rain - the type that even puts off the meanest of dogs - so there was no chance we were visiting the beach, instead my father sat me down with my rabbit, we curled up on bean bags with blankets and he read me Matilda. I have read everyday since, the biggest and fullest room in my house is my library (I have thousands of books and no space to house new adventures) but I will never stop and I can thank Roald Dahl for my lifelong obsession with reading.

This book is beautifully presented and a true treasure, exactly what you should expect with the name Roald Dahl on the front cover.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars super,super SUPER!!! 15 Sep 2009

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this book is the best one i have ever read i am 9yrs of age and this is the first time i have ever read a book like this it is brill...i really think you should read it some bits made me really happy well what am i saying all of it made me happy. i love the first bit when the bfg was looking in all the house's i just loved it all... so this is why you should read it!!!

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing 5 Mar 2012

By Miss C. Thomson

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I can honestly say, hand on heart, that this story changed my life. As a child I was not even remotely interested in books, not one bit. I would dig for worms or play Cinderella but sit and read or be read to, no thank you. I can remember as though it was yesterday (and not 20 odd years ago) it was pouring rain - the type that even puts off the meanest of dogs - so there was no chance we were visiting the beach, instead my father sat me down with my rabbit, we curled up on bean bags with blankets and he read me Matilda. I have read everyday since, the biggest and fullest room in my house is my library (I have thousands of books and no space to house new adventures) but I will never stop and I can thank Roald Dahl for my lifelong obsession with reading.

This is beautifully presented and a true treasure, exactly what you should expect with the name Roald Dahl on the front cover.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for everyone 15 Jun 2012

By L. E. F. Thomas

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I purchased this book for my grandaughter to give her as an introduction to her 8th birthday present. This was a trip to London to see Matilda the musical so I appreciated that it was linked to the show. She loves reading Roald Dahl but Dad wanted to read it to her as he enjoyed it so much. The show was amazing, and like the book, addresses a lot of dark issues that can affect children and they really identify with both the book and the film.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and audiobook for everybody (Children, schools, adults, fans of the movie) 1 Jan 2012

By Omnes

Format:Paperback

Matilda was, according to Roald Dahl, one the most difficult books that he ever wrote, but it is also one of his most popular, standing alongside Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, BFG and The Witches. It is a story that revolves around an exceptional little girl, whose intelligence is unrecognized by her parents. Because of this, she learns right from the start that she has to do everything by herself to get exactly what she wants. Very episodic in its first half (incidents with Matilda's parents), the story's plot shifts in a straight path in its last half as Matilda enters school and has to face an extremely vicious Headmistress, both to the students and to the teachers.

Those that have read Roald Dahl's books will know that children in his stories face difficult and cruel situations from imposing figures of authority. This will not please certain parents or adults who may consider those things too scary and upsetting for children; even accusing those books of promoting rebellious ideologies. But to me those opinions are just rubbish and untrue. Instead, I think this book is an excellent way to warn children and adults that there are adults who have no respect for them and that it is essential to stand up to them. In fact, every time I have read Roald Dahl's books, I have always felt that he is one of those writers who treats children, and readers, with respect because he is showing to them the brutal truth about the world, the adults and the bullies - including those that are respectable authority figures - who think that they can get and do whatever they want because they have the higher power.

As for the audiobook version, I was amazed by Joely Richardson's reading.... Read more ›

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all time faves! 13 July 2009

By Laura

Format:Paperback

I'm 19, and i still LOVE this book! It is,in my opinion, Roald Dahl at his best. It was the first 'big' book i ever read as a kid and have loved it and re-read it again and again since!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Laughter in every chapter! 19 Feb 2002

By Tom Lowes (tomlowes@cwcom.net)

Format:Audio Cassette

This Roald Dahl classic, is definitely one of his best. The book not only has a terrific plot, and excellent characters, but also contains many issues that have to be faced by young Children. The book had me laughing throughout!

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5.0 out of 5 stars My daughter loved it

Great for reading to a younger child. My daughter loved the colour illustrations. Would definitely buy more Roald Dahl books in the same style.

Published 26 days ago by Ava mae

4.0 out of 5 stars Heart-Smashing

This book is sad but LOVELY. I really love this book. I wish I was magic(Just like Matilda)...
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4.0 out of 5 stars excellent

I.m a teaching assistant at school and one of the pupils I listen to read was reading this book to me. Just had to read it for myself.

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This book was amazing. Matilda's adventures were so cool.
I want to be like her. I gave t this rating because it was exciting and was always building up the tension. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Dahl classic

Matilda is a Dahl and a childrens favourite. This book has been enjoyed by millions! Always a goog buy, children love it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book by leah

I loved this story because it made me feel like I was actually Matilda! It is so exciting and I didn't want to ever stop reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent & fun to read

My daughter really enjoyed the book. Read it in 2 days. Found it funny & amusing. Great, easy to read.

Published 2 months ago by Mrs A Sadiq

1.0 out of 5 stars Ds

How does dahl write things like this? Its a miracle honestly i really do love reading his amazing books. Inspiring

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as again excellant service and product well packed was with me in time allocated Would have no problem recommending at all

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5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant

Read this book to my older children when they were little and my youngest daughter is a Roald Dahl fan too so had to purchase a new copy as old one fell apart!

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