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 12
... afternoons a week . On the afternoon of the day when her father had refused to buy her a book , Matilda set out all by herself to walk to the public library in the village . When she arrived , she introduced herself to the librarian ...
... afternoons a week . On the afternoon of the day when her father had refused to buy her a book , Matilda set out all by herself to walk to the public library in the village . When she arrived , she introduced herself to the librarian ...
Page 141
... afternoon , children , " she barked . " Good afternoon , Miss Trunchbull , " they chir- ruped . The Headmistress stood before the class , legs apart , hands on hips , glaring at the small boys and girls who sat nervously at their desks ...
... afternoon , children , " she barked . " Good afternoon , Miss Trunchbull , " they chir- ruped . The Headmistress stood before the class , legs apart , hands on hips , glaring at the small boys and girls who sat nervously at their desks ...
Page 207
... afternoon . " Miss Honey stood up at once . " Of course , " she said . " I have kept you here far too long . Your mother will be starting to worry . " " She never does that , " Matilda said , smiling . " But I would like to go home now ...
... afternoon . " Miss Honey stood up at once . " Of course , " she said . " I have kept you here far too long . Your mother will be starting to worry . " " She never does that , " Matilda said , smiling . " But I would like to go home now ...
Contents
The Reader of Books | 7 |
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | 22 |
The Hat and the Superglue | 30 |
Copyright | |
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