Author:Roald Dahl,Quentin Blake
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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
A Map of Days reveals Ransom Riggs at the peak of his powers, leaving loyal fans ravenous for more
—— New York Journal of BooksA tasty array of chills, thrills, and chortles
—— Kirkus ReviewsThe 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 WeeklyAlexis Deacon's atmospheric illustrations capture the pathos of being an outsider
—— Julia Eccleshare , GuardianMoving and heart-warming
—— Financial TimesAlexis Deacon is an outstanding young artist whose illustrations give
extraordinary depth and meaning to a very simple story
Bloody, fast paced and adventurous
—— She Loves to ReadIt snares your attention, and keeps it
—— Faerie on the ShelfSally Green has fully captured me with this new series
—— This Booky PlaceA magical adventure that practically explodes off the page
—— Teach Primary