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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Page 142
... better believe me . Stand up everybody ! " They all got quickly to their feet . " Now put your hands out in front of you . And as I walk past I want you to turn them over so I can see if they are clean on both sides . " The Trunchbull ...
... better believe me . Stand up everybody ! " They all got quickly to their feet . " Now put your hands out in front of you . And as I walk past I want you to turn them over so I can see if they are clean on both sides . " The Trunchbull ...
Page 207
... better forget everything I told you this after- noon . " " I won't promise to do that , " Matilda said , " but I will promise not to talk about it to anyone any more , not even to you . " " I think that would be wise , " Miss Honey said ...
... better forget everything I told you this after- noon . " " I won't promise to do that , " Matilda said , " but I will promise not to talk about it to anyone any more , not even to you . " " I think that would be wise , " Miss Honey said ...
Page 233
... better get packed . Your brother's upstairs all ready to go . Get a move on , girl ! Get going ! " " Off ? " Matilda cried out . " Where to ? " " Spain , " the father said . " It's a better climate than this lousy country . " " Spain ...
... better get packed . Your brother's upstairs all ready to go . Get a move on , girl ! Get going ! " " Off ? " Matilda cried out . " Where to ? " " Spain , " the father said . " It's a better climate than this lousy country . " " Spain ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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