Matilda

A Roald Dahl classic, Matilda tells the story of an extremely intelligent young girl born into an unappreciative family. With easy language for early readers, follow Matilda as she discovers the magic she was born with and how to use it to get what she wants around her disinterested parents and her cruel headteacher. Children will love sunny Miss Honey with her friendly disposition, and cheeky Matilda's tricks to get revenge on those who've treated her badly. Roald Dahl's stories have been loved for generations, and Matilda is a classic family favourite that's also been released in movie form. Roald Dahl has a talent for creating wonderful caricatures in his characters, and they're brought to life in this book with full-colour illustrations by the talented Quentin Blake. Matilda is arguably one of the most popular books written by Roald Dahl, with its charming story about being proud of your talents and standing up for yourself and others. For young readers, it's a story that's full of imagination and that they simply won't want to put down.