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 22
... father said . " Wouldn't you like to know . " " I don't see how sawdust can help you to sell second - hand cars , daddy . " " That's because you're an ignorant little twit , " the father said . His speech was never very delicate but ...
... father said . " Wouldn't you like to know . " " I don't see how sawdust can help you to sell second - hand cars , daddy . " " That's because you're an ignorant little twit , " the father said . His speech was never very delicate but ...
Page 53
... father said . " Now work out the profit I made on each of the five cars and add up the total . Then you'll be able to tell me how much money your rather brilliant father made altogether today . " " That's a lot of sums , " the boy said ...
... father said . " Now work out the profit I made on each of the five cars and add up the total . Then you'll be able to tell me how much money your rather brilliant father made altogether today . " " That's a lot of sums , " the boy said ...
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... father's face was beginning to go dark red . " I'm sure it's right , " Matilda said . " You ... you little cheat ! " the father suddenly shouted , pointing at her with his finger . " You looked at my bit of paper ! You read it off from ...
... father's face was beginning to go dark red . " I'm sure it's right , " Matilda said . " You ... you little cheat ! " the father suddenly shouted , pointing at her with his finger . " You looked at my bit of paper ! You read it off from ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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