Matilda (CD) (ISBN-13: 9781611761849)

"Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian... His] stories work better in audio than in print." -The New York Times

"The Trunchbull" is no match for Matilda

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

Author: Roald Dahl
ISBN-10: 1611761840
ISBN-13: 9781611761849
Publisher: Listening Library
Language: English
Published: 07/03/2013
Pages: 4
Format: CD
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 5.80h x 5.20w x 0.70d
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Audies - Winner
Award: Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production - Honor Book

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 63
People Weekly 12/23/2013 pg. 57
Booklist Editors Choice/Media 01/01/2014 pg. 18
Audio File 02/01/2014 pg. 60 - Exceptional Presentation

About the Author
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com