Book Jacket
"The Trunchbull" is no match for Matilda! Who put superglue in Dad's hat? Was it really a ghost that made Mom tear out of the house? Matilda is a genius with idiot parents--and she's having a great time driving them crazy. But at school things are different. At school there's Miss Trunchbull, two hundred menacing pouds of kid-hating headmistress. Get rid of the Trunchbull and Matilda would be a hero. But that would take a superhuman genius, wouldn't it?
Review
There is a reason Roald Dahl's books are kid's classics, and that reason is his combination of whimsy, dark humor, and kids being awesome (and awesomer than most of the adults). Matilda is a fun read about a little girl and an older girl who grew up in horrible situations. Through the littler one's genius and master pranks, they live together happily ever after.
I have to admit I'm not fond of the magic eyeballs. Despite Miss Honey's pat explanation (you weren't using your brain enough!), it seemed unnecessary. I would have liked to see Matilda outsmart Miss Trunchbull on her own power, which I have no doubt she could have.
Still, the story is often hilarious, and library's come out on top, so I've got to be a fan of that.
Three out of five newts.
Release Date: October 1988
Reading Level: Grade 3+
Where In Dunlap Public Library's Collection: J DAH
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Must be an enjoyable read Matilda by Roald Dahl. loved the way you wrote it. I find your review very genuine and orignal, this book is going in by "to read" list.
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