Matilda -- Roald Dahl

<b>Now a musical </b> <p/> 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 <p/> 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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Roald Dahl<br><b>Publisher:</b> Viking Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/1988<br><b>Pages:</b> 240<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.95lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780670824397<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 5<br><b>Point Value:</b> 6<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>5429 / Matilda (English)<br><br><b>Award:</b> Nevada Young Readers' Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Black-Eyed Susan Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> Great Stone Face Book Award - Winner<br><b>Award:</b> West Virginia Children's Book Award - Winner<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Publishers Weekly</i> 09/30/1988<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 10/01/1988<b