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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... cigar was essential . It was perhaps a bit thicker than she would have liked , but the weight was about right . It would be fine for practising with . There was a small dressing - table in Matilda's bedroom with her hairbrush and comb ...
... cigar was essential . It was perhaps a bit thicker than she would have liked , but the weight was about right . It would be fine for practising with . There was a small dressing - table in Matilda's bedroom with her hairbrush and comb ...
Page 212
... cigar and put it back on the table . Now for the difficult one , she thought . But if I have the power to push , then surely I also have the power to lift ? It is vital I learn how to lift it . I must learn how to lift it right up into ...
... cigar and put it back on the table . Now for the difficult one , she thought . But if I have the power to push , then surely I also have the power to lift ? It is vital I learn how to lift it . I must learn how to lift it right up into ...
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... cigar . And soon it all began to come together in the most wonderful way . Six days later , by the following Wednesday evening , she was able not only to lift the cigar up into the air but also to move it around exactly as she wished ...
... cigar . And soon it all began to come together in the most wonderful way . Six days later , by the following Wednesday evening , she was able not only to lift the cigar up into the air but also to move it around exactly as she wished ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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