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Matilda by Roald Dahl
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Roald Dahl gets 4+ out of 5 stars for his knock-it-out-of-the-park story, Matilda, from 1988. For some reason, I thought this was published before 1988, but I know I read it when I was 13, so... must have been right then. I thought it was great. Looking back years later, and seeing all the films and cartoons made from it, I love it even more. While she's a good role model in many ways for young kids, she's all a little too spunky and might give some the wrong impressions. Nevertheless, with the right guidance, she can be someone to look up to.

Not everyone gets the best parents, family, teachers and friends. And when you don't, you better be a smart girl to be able to make it on your own. And that's what she is... brilliant, funny, witty, sarcastic, friendly... everything all wrapped up into 1 adorable young girl. She has a few adventures, tries to make things happen and shows the world who she. And that's all we can ask for! Great book. Great story. Lots to see and learn. Definite re-read some day!

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Reading Progress

Started Reading
January 1, 1990 – Finished Reading
March 11, 2017 – Shelved
March 11, 2017 – Shelved as: 1-fiction

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Lisa - OwlBeSatReading There should be a 'love' button to click! (Sorry, that sounds slightly dodgy, haha!, you know what I mean though?!)


message 2: by James (last edited May 18, 2017 01:59PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

James Lisa *OwlBeSatReading* wrote: "There should be a 'love' button to click! (Sorry, that sounds slightly dodgy, haha!, you know what I mean though?!)"

Yes! Totally... Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ needs to step it up when we rate reviews or love certain books and authors!


message 3: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Joint Great review. I didn't know it came out the year I was born! I remember reading and loving it as a kid. You've made me want to re-read!


James Oh good! Love to share good memories.


Iryna *Book and Sword* I adore Matilda


message 6: by Teresa (new)

Teresa Haven't read the book but LOVE the movie!


Renee Love your review! I never read this one as a kid. When I was 13 I was reading V.C. Andrews. I read this a few years ago as a children's group read and I loved it. I have to get around to reading more of Roald Dahl's books that I missed when I was younger.


message 8: by Mischenko (new) - added it

Mischenko My daughter's reading this now. I'm looking forward to reading some Dahl this summer. Great review, James. :)


James Thank you Renee, Jenn, Teresa and Iryna.

What does your daughter think of it?

Dahl is great. I read VC back then too!


message 10: by Mischenko (new) - added it

Mischenko She likes it a lot and said its very easy to read. I'm so behind on Dahl and we have a large collection. I've read a few, but need to reread for reviews. Hoping to catch up this summer.


message 11: by Cheri (new)

Cheri Excellent review, James, I remember my kids loving this, all Dahl for that matter, but I only have vague recollections of reading this myself. Adding this for one of those days!


James It's a good read for anyone, totally agree. Hope you enjoy it even more this time.


Cheri The movie was awesome as well!


James I haven’t seen it yet!


message 15: by Candace (new)

Candace Robinson You’ve never seen the movie??? 😱😱😱


James I know. Bad!!


Cheri James wrote: "I know. Bad!!"

It's very good and funny! Mara Elizabeth Wilson plays Matilda so well. I enjoy seeing her in movies.


James I need to check it out. Thanks.


James Another good children’s book!


ETHAN nickilos odze 5 star rateting

There should be a 'love button to click ! (sorry ,that sounds slightly dodgy !


message 21: by Teresa (new)

Teresa Ha ha!! Good one Nicholas.


James 😆


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