Matilda

Roald Dahl genius: the story of super-smart Matilda, who is blessed with amazing powers. Just like the author of this book, Matilda is a genius. She’s only five years old, but her mind is colossal. She loves to learn and has read all the great classics of literature. Sadly, instead of being proud, her horrible parents call her an ignorant liar. School isn’t much better. The vile head teacher, Miss Trunchbull, always picks on her. But they forgot one thing: you should never, ever try to bully someone as smart as Matilda…

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bright303

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18 January 2016
orlalou03

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This is a classic. Must read and then watch the film.

19 September 2015
mrunu00

she is a more like a book worm just like all of us her parents are horrible not ours

17 September 2015
Catdragon

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I think this book is epic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the songs in the musical

2 September 2015
yoyoimsocool330

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this book is really a very nice one. i liked it a lot and suggest everyone espacially to 11-15 yr olds to give it a try

24 June 2015

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Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl is probably the best loved children’s author ever, creator of iconic characters like Matilda, Willy Wonka and the BFG!

Awards

Roald Dahl has won many awards for his books including the Whitbread Award for The Witches in 1983, the Smarties Award in 1990 for Esio Trot and the Blue Peter prize for Matilda in 2000. In 2008 the Roald Dahl estate launched an award in his name – the Roald Dahl Funny Prize.