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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... clever little tricks and the idiots were all falling over themselves to buy . " He fished a bit of paper from his pocket and studied it . " Listen boy , " he said , addressing the son and ignoring Matilda , “ seeing as you'll be going ...
... clever little tricks and the idiots were all falling over themselves to buy . " He fished a bit of paper from his pocket and studied it . " Listen boy , " he said , addressing the son and ignoring Matilda , “ seeing as you'll be going ...
Page 54
... clever . " " Look at your answer , dad , " Matilda said gently . " If you've done it right it ought to be four thousand three hundred and three pounds and fifty pence . Is that what you've got , dad ? " The father glanced down at the ...
... clever . " " Look at your answer , dad , " Matilda said gently . " If you've done it right it ought to be four thousand three hundred and three pounds and fifty pence . Is that what you've got , dad ? " The father glanced down at the ...
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... clever at his business , " Matilda said . " Clever my foot ! " the Trunchbull shouted . " Miss Honey tells me that you are meant to be clever , too ! Well madam , I don't like clever people ! They are all crooked ! You are most ...
... clever at his business , " Matilda said . " Clever my foot ! " the Trunchbull shouted . " Miss Honey tells me that you are meant to be clever , too ! Well madam , I don't like clever people ! They are all crooked ! You are most ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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