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 81
... children's books ought to have funny bits in them ? " Miss Honey asked . " I do , " Matilda said . " Children are not ... child . She had completely forgotten now about the rest of the class . " What other books ? " she murmured . " I am ...
... children's books ought to have funny bits in them ? " Miss Honey asked . " I do , " Matilda said . " Children are not ... child . She had completely forgotten now about the rest of the class . " What other books ? " she murmured . " I am ...
Page 82
... child like that stuck in the bottom form . Normally Miss Honey was terrified of the Head- mistress and kept well ... children and they have the children's best interests at heart . They are sympathetic . They are fair and they are deeply ...
... child like that stuck in the bottom form . Normally Miss Honey was terrified of the Head- mistress and kept well ... children and they have the children's best interests at heart . They are sympathetic . They are fair and they are deeply ...
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... child ” , Miss Honey said , “ is one that shows amazing intelligence early on . You are an unbelievably precocious child . " " Am I really ? " Matilda asked . " Of course you are . You must be aware of that . Look at your reading . Look ...
... child ” , Miss Honey said , “ is one that shows amazing intelligence early on . You are an unbelievably precocious child . " " Am I really ? " Matilda asked . " Of course you are . You must be aware of that . Look at your reading . Look ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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