Matilda

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User Review - quondame - LibraryThing

Matilda is the wee girl with something extra in a family that hasn't any place for her or good will toward anyone. In finding a library and librarian as a pre-schooler she takes steps into a larger ... Read full review

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User Review - kevn57 - LibraryThing

Roald Dahl's 100th birthday celebrations inspired me to give the author a try, I'd seen the Fantastic Mr Fox and Willy Wonka movies but never had the pleasure to read any of his books. I really enjoyed Matilda and if I had any kids that would be the very first book that I'd read to them. Read full review

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User Review - mousegrl - LibraryThing

Cute story about the power of friendship and standing up to bullies. If you liked this book you'll like: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket Read full review

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User Review - Arkrayder - LibraryThing

I read this to my daughter and it’s the first time reading it for both of us. I really enjoyed it and actually would have like if it had been a longer book. I don’t know why it took me so long to read Matilda. But I’m glad I have. Read full review

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User Review - Iudita - LibraryThing

Can you imagine a book like this being published in today's market? It would never see the light of day which is exactly what I loved about it. Leave it to Roald Dahl to push all the boundaries. Read full review

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User Review - TNAEWWF123 - LibraryThing

Due to a popular film and musical adaptation, Matilda has been on my radar for quite some time. Having now read it, I am honestly surprised that people embrace it as much as they do. Whereas ... Read full review

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User Review - infjsarah - LibraryThing

Even though I knew Matilda was a book about a girl who loves reading and thus right up my street, I'd never in fact read it. But I have finally listened to it. Enjoyed it a great deal. And Kate ... Read full review