MatildaThe classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! Here is Roald Dahl's original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. |
Contents
Mr Wormwood the Great Car Dealer | |
The Hat and the Superglue | |
The Ghost | |
Arithmetic | |
The PlatinumBlond | |
Miss Honey | |
The Trunchbull | |
The Parents | |
Throwing the Hammer | |
Bruce Bogtrotter and the Cake | |
The Weekly Test | |
The First Miracle | |
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