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Matilda

The Chocolate Cake Edition

Broadway Tie-In

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake and Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake

By Roald Dahl
Read by Kate Winslet

By Roald Dahl
Read by Kate Winslet

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    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    Here is Roald Dahl’s original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

    About Matilda

    One of Roald Dahl’s most loved stories, now available in a newly designed scented package which smells like chocolate!

    Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of a girl with extraordinary abilities. Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different, but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull, she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves, and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    “Matilda will surely go straight to children’s hearts.” —The New York Times Book Review

    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    Here is Roald Dahl’s original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

    About Matilda

    From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

    Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    “Matilda will surely go straight to children’s hearts.” —The New York Times Book Review

    About Matilda

    Now a musical on Broadway and streaming on Netflix!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    “Matilda will surely go straight to children’s hearts.” —The New York Times Book Review

    About Matilda

    This collectable hardcover edition features a beautiful cover and deluxe packaging, including blue interior text and illustrations!

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of girl with extraordinary abilities. Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    “Matilda will surely go straight to children’s hearts.” —The New York Times Book Review

    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    This beloved Roald Dahl title is now available in a gorgeous hardcover classic edition.

    Matilda is a brilliant and sensitive child, but her parents think of her only as a nuisance. When one day she is attacked by her odious headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, Matilda suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to avenge herself!

    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    Here is Roald Dahl’s original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers.

    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    Here is Roald Dahl’s original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

    About Matilda

    The classic story from Roald Dahl, about an exceptional young girl with extraordinary powers. Adapted into a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a Netflix film!

    Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!

    Here is Roald Dahl’s original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.

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    Marvelously Magnificent Mad Libs
    Roald Dahl: Big Official Sticker Book
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    See all books by Roald Dahl

    Also by Roald Dahl

    James and the Giant Peach: The Fantastic Flying Fruit
    Marvelously Magnificent Mad Libs
    Roald Dahl: Big Official Sticker Book
    Fantastic Feelings
    The Witches: The Mouse and the Mouse-Maker
    See all books by Roald Dahl

    Also by Roald Dahl

    James and the Giant Peach: The Fantastic Flying Fruit
    Marvelously Magnificent Mad Libs
    Roald Dahl: Big Official Sticker Book
    Fantastic Feelings
    The Witches: The Mouse and the Mouse-Maker
    See all books by Roald Dahl

    Also by Roald Dahl

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    Marvelously Magnificent Mad Libs
    Roald Dahl: Big Official Sticker Book
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    See all books by Roald Dahl

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

    About Quentin Blake

    Quentin Blake‘s first book, Patrick, was published in 1968 and was followed by classics such as Mister Magnolia, All Join In, and Clown. He is best known for illustrating Roald Dahl’s books. A patron of the Association of Illustrators, he was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal… More about Quentin Blake

    About Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor… More about Roald Dahl

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    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Nov 01, 2022 | 256 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593527498

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Apr 09, 2019 | 256 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984836205

    Category: Children’s Media Tie-In Books | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Feb 07, 2013 | 256 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142425381

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Aug 16, 2007 | 256 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142410370

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Sep 23, 2004 | 240 Pages | 5 x 7 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142402535

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Sep 06, 2016 | 256 Pages | 5-1/8 x 7-1/2 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780425287675

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $17.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Feb 07, 2013 | 240 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780142424278

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Oct 01, 1988 | 240 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780670824397

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Viking Books for Young Readers
    Aug 16, 2007 | 240 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101654316

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jul 03, 2013 | 259 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781101632574

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