Matilda (The Book People)

A very special edition of the original Matilda storyThese books gave Matilda a hopeful and comforting message- you are not alone.Matilda is a brilliant child with a magical mind.Her parents have decided she is a waste of space. And her headmistress Miss Trunchball is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up.But it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be . . . This very special version of Matilda includes writing tips to tell your OWN story, and pull-out-and-keep grown up Matilda illustrations to inspire you to think big, big, BIG! Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents thinkshe's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there shehas to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. WhenMatilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has aremarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhumangenius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be justthe one to do it! Roald Dahl's much-loved Matilda, now with Quentin Blake's original illustrations in full colour. 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. Matilda is also a phenomenally successful, award-winning London stage musical, adapted for the stage by Dennis Kelly with music by Tim Minchin. 'A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero' - David Walliams Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! inspired by the revolting Twits.