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Book review: Matilda

The cover of a children's book, Matilda.

Matilda is a funny fantasy story for every age even if your parents are reading to you. It is a story that stands out because it teaches you an important lesson to stand up for yourself.

Matilda is also very entertaining. It is good for bed time stories and helps kids from ages 3 to 6 get to sleep quicker. It has scary bits and funny bits for everyone.

Matilda is brave when she stands up for herself in front of the head mistress. She is also charming and likeable and what’s more, she has special powers. The author Roald Dahl and illustrator Quentin Blake did an excellent job of making Matilda come to life.

I give this book five stars because I laughed and cried and thoroughly enjoyed it. 


We’re pleased to be sharing a series of book reviews by Petersham Public School students, NSW. This is Ara’s first book review for Alphabet Soup. To send us YOUR book review, read our submission guidelines. Happy reading!

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This post was added by Rebecca Newman. Rebecca is a children's writer and poet, and the editor of the Australian children's literary blog, Alphabet Soup. For more about Rebecca visit: rebeccanewman.net.au.

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