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Matilda at 30: Astrophysicist
Matilda at 30: Astrophysicist
Oct 4, 2024 11:20 PM

Author:Roald Dahl,Quentin Blake

Matilda at 30: Astrophysicist

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The original, magical story with a brand new cover from Quentin Blake!

October 2018 marks 30 years since Matilda was published! This brand new jacket comes with a never-before-seen illustration of Matilda as an astrophysicist- one of the careers that Quentin Blake himself has imagined that Matilda might have at 30 years old.

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Reunite with some of the greatest (and most ghastly) characters in history!

Matilda Wormwood

A remarkable child with a magical mind.

Miss Honey

The kindest, cleverest and most caring teacher.

Mr and Mrs Wormwood

Matilda's parents - liars, swindlers and TV addicts.

Miss Trunchbull

Headmistress of Crunchem Hall and the world's biggest bully.

Bruce Bogtrotter

Chocolate-cake-eating extraordinaire!

These are just some of the unforgettable characters from this classic story by the world's number one storyteller - now with a brand-new cover design from Quentin Blake to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the publication of Matilda.

Also available:

Matilda at 30: Chief Executive of the British Library

Matilda at 30: World Traveller

Reviews

A Map of Days reveals Ransom Riggs at the peak of his powers, leaving loyal fans ravenous for more

—— New York Journal of Books

A tasty array of chills, thrills, and chortles

—— Kirkus Reviews

The accomplished artwork underscores the children's easy acceptance of Beegu and highlights the book's uplifting message that acts of kindness have lasting effects

—— Publishers Weekly

Alexis Deacon's atmospheric illustrations capture the pathos of being an outsider

—— Julia Eccleshare , Guardian

Moving and heart-warming

—— Financial Times

Alexis Deacon is an outstanding young artist whose illustrations give
extraordinary depth and meaning to a very simple story

—— Mail on Sunday

Bloody, fast paced and adventurous

—— She Loves to Read

It snares your attention, and keeps it

—— Faerie on the Shelf

Sally Green has fully captured me with this new series

—— This Booky Place

A magical adventure that practically explodes off the page

—— Teach Primary
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