Matilda (Paperback)
Roald Dahl (author), Quentin Blake (illustrator)Published: 17/02/2022
A darkly hilarious tribute to the joys of reading, fizzing with invention and imagination, the tale of book-loving Matilda Wormwood’s quiet revenge against her grotesque guardians possesses real emotional depth.
A very special edition, celebrating everyone's favourite young genius! Includes tips and activities for creating your very own story, and incredible pull-out illustrations of Matilda all grown-up.
These books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message: you are not alone.
Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind.
Her parents have decided she is a waste of space.
And her headmistress Miss Trunchball is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up.
But it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be ...
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780241558317
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 309 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
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