Matilda, Volume 1Matilda is a genius, but her parents treat her like a dolt, so she applies her untapped mental powers to get revenge on her parents and rid her school of the evil headmistress. "Dahl has written another fun and funny book with a child's perspective on an adult world. As usual, Blake's comical sketches are the perfect complement to the satirical humor".--School Library Journal. |
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Page 117
Roald Dahl. Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake " How can she get away with it ? " Lavender said to Matilda . " Surely the children go home and tell their mothers and fathers . I know my father would raise a terrific ... Bogtrotter and the Cake.
Roald Dahl. Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake " How can she get away with it ? " Lavender said to Matilda . " Surely the children go home and tell their mothers and fathers . I know my father would raise a terrific ... Bogtrotter and the Cake.
Page 123
... Bogtrotter , he always sends his compli- ments to the chef . You didn't know that , did you , Bogtrotter ? But those who inhabit the criminal underworld are not noted for their good manners . " The boy remained silent . " Cook ! " the ...
... Bogtrotter , he always sends his compli- ments to the chef . You didn't know that , did you , Bogtrotter ? But those who inhabit the criminal underworld are not noted for their good manners . " The boy remained silent . " Cook ! " the ...
Page 133
... Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub , replete , comatose , unable to move or to speak . A fine sweat was beading his forehead but there was a grin of triumph on his face . Suddenly the Trunchbull ...
... Bogtrotter who was sitting on his chair like some huge overstuffed grub , replete , comatose , unable to move or to speak . A fine sweat was beading his forehead but there was a grin of triumph on his face . Suddenly the Trunchbull ...
Contents
The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Hat and the Superglue | 30 |
Copyright | |
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