--- product_id: 1938489 title: "Matilda" price: "53 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1938489-matilda store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Matilda **Price:** 53 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Matilda - **How much does it cost?** 53 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1938489-matilda) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Matilda [Dahl, Roald, Blake, Quentin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Matilda Review: A Pinnacle of Dahl's Children's Novels - All of Roald Dahl's key works contain common features that make his books special and unique. Apart from gripping tales of the unexpected, the key reason for their appeal is in the treatment of the baddies in the story. However, Dahl counters this rollicking, uproarious and wicked humour with deep relationships between the young protagonist and a sensible grown-up in his social circle. This theme features throughout most if not all his works, and was first introduced when he wrote Danny, the Champion of the World (Puffin Novels) , maturing when Dahl wrote The BFG , The Witches (Puffin Novels) and Matilda. On the surface, Matilda may be a gripping yarn that revolves around Matilda's environment of Crunchem Hall Primary School and the domain of fearsome Miss Trunchbull, arguably the most revolting villain that Dahl ever created. This harks back to his own dark days as a student. As with all his books, Dahl keeps his audience of young readers in mind. Not only is his style easily accessible and lively, but he sides with his young audience through his writing, He draws the characters of Miss Trunchbull and Matilda's repulsive parents such that they convey revolting personas and you wouldn't want to befriend them. Dahl particularly draws the character of the Trunchbul effectively such that we readers can really feel her as a "holy terror that frightend the life out of the pupils and teachers alike". I admit that this book dwells a little too much on the Trunchbull's torturous punishments, but these only serve to make the Trunchbull more real. A signature twist to make this a tale of the unexpected is when Miss Honey reveals that Matilda's father was a crook who sold stolen cars. However, the understated core of the book should be Matilda herself and her relationship with Miss Honey. His portrayal of this relationship offers distinct echoes of Danny's relationship with his father in Danny the Champion of the World. From the moment that Dahl first introduces us to Matilda's maturity, we know that we are getting to know an extraordinary little girl. In spite of her sensitive and brilliant mind, she is a character who engages our sympathies. Matilda always strives to break free of the thrall of her crooked family, especially her father, who acts and talks like a gangster towards her. Matilda strikes up an acquaintence with Miss Honey and quickly learns of Miss Honey's situation. She is then able to do things in her power to help her and restore her rightful claim to her father's inheritance. This may appear to be self-interest on Matilda's part, but sshe does this because she shows a genuine sympathy to Miss Honey's plight. In short, this swansong in Dahl's long children's novels stands as an undisputed masterwork and demonstrates the maturity in Dahl's children's writing. It's truly a work that shows Dahl at the top of his game, at the pinnacle of his writing career, and sums up all that his children's writing has come to stand for. (Apparently he spent 20 years writing this book.) Although I could have done with less coverage of the Trunchbull's cruelty, this book is still an undisputed Dahl classic that deserves to be up there with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The BFG. Review: Perfect ❤️ - I was expecting the yellow copy shown in the photo. The book I received has a pink/magenta paper sleeve cover, and the book itself is navy blue with gold details. No big deal unless you just really want the yellow cover shown in the picture. For me, it didn't matter, and I actually really like the navy blue and gold. Book arrived on time, completely undamaged, and they sent the hardcover I requested. Matilda by Roald Dahl is easily one of the best children's books ever written in my opinion. Great bedtime chapter book for kids. I'm not ashamed to admit I'm 36 years old and I actually bought this book for myself. lol. But it was one of my all-time favorites growing up ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,277 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Children's Humor #32 in Children's Classics #114 in Children's Literature (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (23,015) | | Dimensions | 7.24 x 5.42 x 0.63 inches | | Edition | Reprint | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 0142410373 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0142410370 | | Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | August 16, 2007 | | Publisher | Viking Books for Young Readers | | Reading age | 7+ years, from customers | ## Images ![Matilda - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UQyyHyB7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Pinnacle of Dahl's Children's Novels *by Y***G on June 12, 2007* All of Roald Dahl's key works contain common features that make his books special and unique. Apart from gripping tales of the unexpected, the key reason for their appeal is in the treatment of the baddies in the story. However, Dahl counters this rollicking, uproarious and wicked humour with deep relationships between the young protagonist and a sensible grown-up in his social circle. This theme features throughout most if not all his works, and was first introduced when he wrote Danny, the Champion of the World (Puffin Novels) , maturing when Dahl wrote The BFG , The Witches (Puffin Novels) and Matilda. On the surface, Matilda may be a gripping yarn that revolves around Matilda's environment of Crunchem Hall Primary School and the domain of fearsome Miss Trunchbull, arguably the most revolting villain that Dahl ever created. This harks back to his own dark days as a student. As with all his books, Dahl keeps his audience of young readers in mind. Not only is his style easily accessible and lively, but he sides with his young audience through his writing, He draws the characters of Miss Trunchbull and Matilda's repulsive parents such that they convey revolting personas and you wouldn't want to befriend them. Dahl particularly draws the character of the Trunchbul effectively such that we readers can really feel her as a "holy terror that frightend the life out of the pupils and teachers alike". I admit that this book dwells a little too much on the Trunchbull's torturous punishments, but these only serve to make the Trunchbull more real. A signature twist to make this a tale of the unexpected is when Miss Honey reveals that Matilda's father was a crook who sold stolen cars. However, the understated core of the book should be Matilda herself and her relationship with Miss Honey. His portrayal of this relationship offers distinct echoes of Danny's relationship with his father in Danny the Champion of the World. From the moment that Dahl first introduces us to Matilda's maturity, we know that we are getting to know an extraordinary little girl. In spite of her sensitive and brilliant mind, she is a character who engages our sympathies. Matilda always strives to break free of the thrall of her crooked family, especially her father, who acts and talks like a gangster towards her. Matilda strikes up an acquaintence with Miss Honey and quickly learns of Miss Honey's situation. She is then able to do things in her power to help her and restore her rightful claim to her father's inheritance. This may appear to be self-interest on Matilda's part, but sshe does this because she shows a genuine sympathy to Miss Honey's plight. In short, this swansong in Dahl's long children's novels stands as an undisputed masterwork and demonstrates the maturity in Dahl's children's writing. It's truly a work that shows Dahl at the top of his game, at the pinnacle of his writing career, and sums up all that his children's writing has come to stand for. (Apparently he spent 20 years writing this book.) Although I could have done with less coverage of the Trunchbull's cruelty, this book is still an undisputed Dahl classic that deserves to be up there with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox and The BFG. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect ❤️ *by J***E on March 31, 2026* I was expecting the yellow copy shown in the photo. The book I received has a pink/magenta paper sleeve cover, and the book itself is navy blue with gold details. No big deal unless you just really want the yellow cover shown in the picture. For me, it didn't matter, and I actually really like the navy blue and gold. Book arrived on time, completely undamaged, and they sent the hardcover I requested. Matilda by Roald Dahl is easily one of the best children's books ever written in my opinion. Great bedtime chapter book for kids. I'm not ashamed to admit I'm 36 years old and I actually bought this book for myself. lol. But it was one of my all-time favorites growing up ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality *by M***N on March 10, 2026* Classic that every home library should have. The quality of book is good and easy to read. ## Frequently Bought Together - Matilda - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The BFG --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1938489-matilda](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1938489-matilda) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*