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Matilda by Roald Dahl is one of Britain's most loved children's books. Although written for kids, it's a wonderful read for adults too! It's all about the magic of reading, and the power of education. 

You can find a link to a PDF of the book below, however it is easy to find second hand copies , or of course you can always join your local library! For more information about Edinburgh's libraries click
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Matilda PDF
You can find lots of great links below to help you understand the novel better and help with your reading skills. And don't forget to contribute to the forum! We will be giving feedback on the forum conversations at the end of the week. So, let's GET READING!
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Start here with this great website which gives you a summary of the novel and each chapter. It's a good idea to read this before each chapter to help you follow the story better
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Next, why not read about the man himself, Roald Dahl, one of the UK's most loved children, and adult, authors. 

SUMMARY
It can be helpful to watch the film before reading the book. There is a film of Matilda, however it is nowhere near as wonderful as the novel! Check out the trailer below
ROALD DAHL BIOGRAPHY
And if you would like to work on your pronuciation as well, why not listen to the book while you read it! You can find the audio book below
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