Matilda (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl
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Book Reviews of Matilda (Puffin Modern Classics)
Book Review: Childrens classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read this book countless time, and when my copy went missing i just had to buy it again. Dahl his a brilliant writer who whose work cam be adored by people from ages 8 to eighty eight.Book Review: Delightful
Summary: 5 Stars
It is a delightful book, full of fun and laughter. If you have children, you must get it.Book Review: The Extraordinary Girl
Summary: 4 Stars
Matilda by Roald Dahl will always be a classic. Matilda is a five year old girl from the U.K. who finds herself able to do extraordinary things. She is a brilliant person who comes from gormless parents and a family of crooks. However, along her journey she falls in love with her teacher, Miss Honey, and learns family doesn't have to be blood related. I loved the fictional story of Matilda, but thought the author could have taken more time developing the story and been more descriptive. Also, I wasn't quite sure who the book was written for because the vocabulary was exquisite, but the story was for a child. Therefore, I recommend this book for teenage girls. After you read the book, watch the movie and see the characters you love in even more depth!Book Review: hysterical fun
Summary: 4 Stars
I feel sad for anyone who has seen the movie before reading this book because it certainly doesn't do it justice. Dahl is by far my favorite children's author and he never runs out of witty hilarity that's peppered throughout each book. Matilda is no exception. Dahl puts a spin on the orphaned child motif by empowering children. He also spices it up with a big of magic that's directly connected to Matilda's love of reading and her knack for creative problem solving. Matilda's lovable, humble, and a wonderful model for young readers who, well...love to read.Book Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 2 Stars
I guess it depends on what you are looking for in a book. If your child is a Matilda fan she will probably love the book. This was purchased as part of my granddaughters' school reading list. Fortunately, she switched schools and did not have to complete the book.Although she loves to read she had zero interest in the book.
Generally speaking the book is well written and intriguing unless of course you are trying to teach your child values (which my granddaughter's parents are). I suspect the school selected the book based on the popularity of the character and not for any other intrinsic usefulness. I would have preferred another book for my 6 year old granddaughter.
We do have the movie, it is not one of her favorites nor mine.
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