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 73
... stood in the middle of the floor in front of the class . She was considerably shaken by this exchange but took care not to show it . She had never come across a five - year - old before , or indeed a ten - year - old , who could ...
... stood in the middle of the floor in front of the class . She was considerably shaken by this exchange but took care not to show it . She had never come across a five - year - old before , or indeed a ten - year - old , who could ...
Page 118
... stood up there on centre stage in her green breeches with legs apart and riding - crop in hand , glaring at the sea ... stood up and waddled briskly forward . He climbed up on to the platform . " Stand over there ! " the Trunchbull ...
... stood up there on centre stage in her green breeches with legs apart and riding - crop in hand , glaring at the sea ... stood up and waddled briskly forward . He climbed up on to the platform . " Stand over there ! " the Trunchbull ...
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Roald Dahl. there stood a Primus stove , a saucepan and a half- full bottle of milk . A Primus is a little camping- stove that you fill with paraffin and you light it at the top and then you pump it to get pressure for the flame . " You ...
Roald Dahl. there stood a Primus stove , a saucepan and a half- full bottle of milk . A Primus is a little camping- stove that you fill with paraffin and you light it at the top and then you pump it to get pressure for the flame . " You ...
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The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Ghost | 38 |
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