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Matilda

by Roald Dahl   |  Ages 7-12
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Matilda
Matilda

Magical girl learns to stand up for herself.

Matilda could be a good read for young readers who feel powerless in the face of grown-up tyranny. Matilda's unique ability to move objects with her mind may seem far-fetched, but her determination to push back against bullying authority figures will resonate with any reader who has felt powerless in the face of unfair treatment. The book's humor and colorful characters, including Matilda's kindly teacher Miss Honey, make it a fun and accessible read.

  • Odyssey Award Nominee (2014)
  • Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for 10-12 jaar en 13-16 jaar (1989)
  • Audie Award for Children's Titles Ages 8-12 (2014)
  • Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Read Aloud (1990), Younger Readers (1997) (1990)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (1989)
  • Blue Peter Book Award for Voter's Award - Book that Made Me Laugh the Loudest (2000)
  • Red House Children's Book Award (1989)
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Book Award (1992)
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1992)
  • Nevada Young Readers' Award for Intermediate Category (1992)
  • Beehive Book Award for Children's Fiction (1991)
  • Indian Paintbrush Book Award (1991)
  • Bluestem Book Award Nominee (2016)
  • Virginia Reader's Choice for Elementary (1990)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Matilda

by Roald Dahl   |  Ages 7-12
$8.90 Now $3.90 Save 56%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$15.43  

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ISBN: 9780141365466
Authors: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's Uk
Date of Publication: 2016-02-11
Format: Soft cover
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Childrens Classics, Young Readers
Related Topics: Humor, Fantasy, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 1072490 readers)

Description

Synopsis: Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Matilda Wormwood's father thinks she's a little scab. Matilda's mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And Matilda's headmistress Miss Trunchbull? Well, she's the worst of all. She is a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. As for Matilda, she's an extraordinary little girl with a magical mind - and now she's had enough. So all these grown-ups had better watch out, because Matilda is going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget. "A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" - David Walliams Now you can listen to MATILDA and other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! And look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits. Review: The success of the recent movie version should encourage kids to read the hilarious, thought-provoking original novel. Matilda is a genius who not only has to deal with loud, obnoxious, idiot parents who scapegoat her for everything but with "the Trunchbull"! "The Trunchbull" is actually Miss Trunchbull the ex-Olympic hammer-thrower, Head Mistress of Matilda's school who has terrorized generations of students and teachers. When "the Trunchbull" goes after Miss Honey, the one teacher, the one person, who supports and believes in Matilda, our heroine decides it's time to fight back. Her parents and "the Trunchbull" don't stand a chance! Ages 7-12.
 

Magical girl learns to stand up for herself.

Matilda could be a good read for young readers who feel powerless in the face of grown-up tyranny. Matilda's unique ability to move objects with her mind may seem far-fetched, but her determination to push back against bullying authority figures will resonate with any reader who has felt powerless in the face of unfair treatment. The book's humor and colorful characters, including Matilda's kindly teacher Miss Honey, make it a fun and accessible read.

  • Odyssey Award Nominee (2014)
  • Prijs van de Nederlandse Kinderjury for 10-12 jaar en 13-16 jaar (1989)
  • Audie Award for Children's Titles Ages 8-12 (2014)
  • Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Read Aloud (1990), Younger Readers (1997) (1990)
  • West Australian Young Readers' Book Award (WAYRBA) for Younger Readers (1989)
  • Blue Peter Book Award for Voter's Award - Book that Made Me Laugh the Loudest (2000)
  • Red House Children's Book Award (1989)
  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award for Book Award (1992)
  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award (1992)
  • Nevada Young Readers' Award for Intermediate Category (1992)
  • Beehive Book Award for Children's Fiction (1991)
  • Indian Paintbrush Book Award (1991)
  • Bluestem Book Award Nominee (2016)
  • Virginia Reader's Choice for Elementary (1990)
  • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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