Matilda
by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
Matilda by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake holds a highly rated rating of 4.29 out of 5, based on 440.7K reader ratings. First published in 1988. The book spans 240 pages.
About Matilda
Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world. For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Miss ("The") Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.She warms up with some practical jokes aimed at her hapless parents, but the true test comes when she rallies in defense of her teacher, the sweet Miss Honey, against the diabolical Trunchbull. There is never any doubt that Matilda will carry the day. Even so, this wonderful story is far from predictable. Roald Dahl, while keeping the plot moving imaginatively, also has an unerring ear for emotional truth. The reader cares about Matilda because in addition to all her other gifts, she has real feelings.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake |
| Published | 1988 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.29 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 440,743 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Matilda?
Matilda is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Matilda worth reading?
Based on 440.7K reader ratings, Matilda has an average score of 4.29 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Matilda?
Matilda has 240 pages.
Who wrote Matilda?
Matilda was written by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake. It was first published in 1988.
What is the ISBN for Matilda?
The ISBN-13 for Matilda is 9780141301070.0.
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