Matilda, Volume 1Matilda is a genius, but her parents treat her like a dolt, so she applies her untapped mental powers to get revenge on her parents and rid her school of the evil headmistress. "Dahl has written another fun and funny book with a child's perspective on an adult world. As usual, Blake's comical sketches are the perfect complement to the satirical humor".--School Library Journal. |
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Page 16
... Matilda . " During the first week of Matilda's visits Mrs Phelps had said to her , " Does your mother walk you down here every day and then take you home ? " " My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo , " Matilda had ...
... Matilda . " During the first week of Matilda's visits Mrs Phelps had said to her , " Does your mother walk you down here every day and then take you home ? " " My mother goes to Aylesbury every afternoon to play bingo , " Matilda had ...
Page 117
... Matilda said , " and I'll tell you why . He simply wouldn't believe you . " " Of course he would . " " He wouldn't , " Matilda said . " And the reason is obvious . Your story would sound too ridiculous to be believed . And that is the ...
... Matilda said , " and I'll tell you why . He simply wouldn't believe you . " " Of course he would . " " He wouldn't , " Matilda said . " And the reason is obvious . Your story would sound too ridiculous to be believed . And that is the ...
Page 207
... Matilda said . " I loved it . ” The two of them walked all the way to Matilda's house in complete silence . Miss Honey sensed that Matilda wanted it that way . The child seemed so lost in thought she hardly looked where she was walking ...
... Matilda said . " I loved it . ” The two of them walked all the way to Matilda's house in complete silence . Miss Honey sensed that Matilda wanted it that way . The child seemed so lost in thought she hardly looked where she was walking ...
Contents
The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
Copyright | |
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