If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? That scene allows you to envision a thousand stories of the kids' endurance and rebellion at the school. My favorite, is a small one where Violate and Matilda are told of the horrors in the school by an older student. It is completely entertaining, from beginning to end. And, even though they are all pitiful the story does not get bogged down in fee-sorry-for-the-kids mantras. There is not a single adult in this story that is not pitiful yes, even the likable Ms Honey is rather pitiful as an adult. Matilda does not (even if she were able) rely on any adult to get things done, and fully takes charge of her own destiny. The story is amazing, it is Annie for the 21st Century. Without a hint of timidity she dives into each character, making them all feel truly unique without pulling you out of the story with unnecessary exageration. Kate Winslet, an obviously great actress, brings this story to life.

What made the experience of listening to Matilda the most enjoyable? Kate Winslet Brings this Amazing Story to Life Everyone's kids are different, just worth a preview and assessment.

Plot also includes 'revenge pranks' that could have seriously hurt someone (like putting peroxide into father's hair tonic). Safety issues bothered me, like Matilda walking to library daily without parents knowing, going to the 'lovely teacher's' home without anyone knowing. Cast includes Matilda's abusive, dishonest and neglectful parents, a horribly abusive school principle (throwing children, locking them in a nail studded locker for hours, lots of verbal abuse) and a lovely school teacher and librarian. but I would still be very cautious about offering to younger children, sensitive children, or ones that might impulsively imitate her behavior or the language of the adults in the book. I (an adult) had a lot of fun listening to this quirky little tale centered around the precocious 6 year old Matilda. Perhaps just for the fun of listening to Kate Winslet. Can't even begin to explain why I purchased a child's book, that I didn't choose to have my children read in the 80's when it came out.

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