MatildaMatilda is a genius. Unfortunately, her family treats her like a dolt. Her crooked car-salesman father and loud, bingo-obsessed mother think Matilda's only talent is as a scapegoat for everything that goes wrong in their miserable lives. But it's not long before the sweet and sensitive child decides to fight back. Faced with practical jokes of sheer brilliance, her parents don't stand a chance. Book jacket. |
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... It's made me a mint . " Matilda , who had been listening closely , said , " But daddy , that's even more dishonest than the sawdust . It's disgusting . You're cheating people who trust you . " " If you don't like it then don't eat the ...
... It's made me a mint . " Matilda , who had been listening closely , said , " But daddy , that's even more dishonest than the sawdust . It's disgusting . You're cheating people who trust you . " " If you don't like it then don't eat the ...
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Roald Dahl. " It isn't trash , daddy , it's lovely . It's called The Red Pony . It's by John Steinbeck , an American writer . Why don't you try it ? You'll love it . " " Filth , " Mr Wormwood said . " If it's by an Amer- ican it's ...
Roald Dahl. " It isn't trash , daddy , it's lovely . It's called The Red Pony . It's by John Steinbeck , an American writer . Why don't you try it ? You'll love it . " " Filth , " Mr Wormwood said . " If it's by an Amer- ican it's ...
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... It's not W ... O ... T , and it's not W. . . H ... O ... T. Ah , I know . It must be W ... H ... O . T. " • ... T . Standing behind Eric , the Trunchbull reached out and took hold of the boy's two ears , one with each hand , pinching ...
... It's not W ... O ... T , and it's not W. . . H ... O ... T. Ah , I know . It must be W ... H ... O . T. " • ... T . Standing behind Eric , the Trunchbull reached out and took hold of the boy's two ears , one with each hand , pinching ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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