I was over 60 when I discovered Roald Dahl and this is my favorite book by him. With all the books being written nowadays that seem to want to rub young people's noses in the grim realities of life, there is a place for Dahl's sort of fantasy, in which right wins out for a happy ending. There is something very satisfying in Dahl's savage, yet humorous, treatment of hateful people of all sorts.

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Easy, fun and super cute! I would definitely recommend this for younger kids!

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I began reading Roald Dahl's books as an adult. I really love them. This is quite possibly his very best. Little Matilda is ignored by family but puts it all to good use to become a genius and maybe something more. Dad's hat gets superglued to his head and his black hair turned platinum. Mom is sure there are ghosts in the house. But the fun really starts when gestapo type school headmistress Miss Trunchbull thinks she can bully Matilda and her friends.

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This is my favorite of all of Roald Dahl's books. With humor and a good plot, it is for all ages. Matilda is a brilliant girl who knows how to outwit others in a funny and clever way. I've read this several times, but I re-read my favorite parts over and over again. Roald Dahl is amazing with what he writes, and I can not describe how delighted I am with the book Matilda.

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I love this book.
No matter what age, Matilda is always a great read.

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This was one of my favorites as a kid. When I was little, I wanted to be Matilda. Maybe that's why I read so much now. I recently re-read it as a "grown up" and found I loved the story and characters even more. A great book for childern and adults, Matilda is lightheard, but also touches on some deep themes and I think deep down we all wish we had her abilities.

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This is a wonderfully funny book that children and adults can both enjoy. The pranks that she pulls on people are funny and ingenious!! It becomes even funnier when you know they deserve it too!!!

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A lovely book by the genius writer, Roald Dahl. This book is a sure favorite for children everywhere! Matilda is a bookworm in a tv watchers world. Perhaps you can relate? Very creative and great imagery.

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Roald Dahl's great classic about a misunderstood little girl with genius propensities and magical qualities.

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Ahh what a classic. this book about an overly smart girl in a family of crooks and cheaters! When she find she has powers she is sooo surprised she uses them for evil will. great book moive too.

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Another must-read for elementary school-aged children... Roald Dahl is singularly my favorite author from my childhood.

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Wonderful book which will appeal to children or adults.

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About a girl named Matilda who has unconcerned parents, and an annoying brother named Michael who follows after his father. At her school there is a horrible Head Mistress named Miss Trunchbull that doesn't like small children, but Matilda get even with her magic.

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Good book.

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Winner of the Childern's Book Award

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