Dahl, Roald
Matilda
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141341248
- author:
- Dahl, Roald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Puffin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Authors & Illustrators, D,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Meet Matilda, a brilliant and sensitive child who is often overlooked by her parents. Despite being only five years old, she has already developed a love for reading and has devoured the works of Dickens and Hemingway.
Matilda's life takes a turn when she discovers she has an extraordinary psychic power that can save her school and especially her kind-hearted kindergarten teacher, Miss Honey. But with great power comes great challenge, as Matilda must confront the cruel headmistress who seeks to crush her spirit.
This darkly delightful tale of a child genius is brought to life by Quentin Blake's iconic illustrations, making it a worthwhile read for anyone who loves a good story about overcoming adversity and finding one's own unique voice.