-Matilda*

W. 1988  Roald Dahl.  First Edition 4th printing

Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Quote

"Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog. Make sure everything you do is so completely crazy it’s unbelievable."

Note

In the end, Matilda's bravery and kindness triumph over adversity, and she finds a loving and supportive family with Miss Honey. The novel celebrates the power of intelligence, imagination, and kindness, and encourages readers to stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

Description

Red cloth book with gold lettering on spine, original dust jacket with illustration on front and back cover.