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  • Matilda

  • Narrated by Kate Winslet
  • By: Roald Dahl
  • Narrated by: Kate Winslet
  • Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (497 ratings)

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Matilda

By: Roald Dahl
Narrated by: Kate Winslet
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Publisher's summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

‘There is some kind of magic in you somewhere.’

This edition of Matilda, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.

So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .

The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young listeners.

©2014 Roald Dahl (P)2014 Penguin Audio
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"A true genius...Roald Dahl is my hero." (David Walliams)

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Great story and narrations!

I love everything about this story. Matilda the genius, her mean parents, her great tricks, kind miss honey, evil trunchbull, matilda's powers, everything. Also, you kept the characters alive in the narration. This is one of the most greatest narrations I've ever heard. Great job!👍

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A gorgeously cheeky retelling

Would you consider the audio edition of Matilda to be better than the print version?

The audio version is definitely equal to the film and the book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Matilda?

The description of the Chokey always gives me chills!

What about Kate Winslet’s performance did you like?

Kate Winslet's narration is lovely, and her characterisation is spot on.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It definitely made me laugh out loud in a few places.

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A wonderful read - not only for kids!

Enjoy this if you’ve ever had a bully for a boss or if you can remember a terrifying teacher!

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Hail Queen Kate, the best reader ever!!!

A subversive and hilarious story, a lovable phenomenon of a girl, her teacher and awful parents and school mistress. Winslet is everyone with aplomb, wit and an incredible voice range: at the same time the cruel Miss Trunchbull and Hortensia, the clever trickster. I heard many parts three or four times. Lovely, lovely experience. Dahl would have been satisfied, I am sure.

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Extremely funny book

It is a very good and fun and funny I like how the trench ball grabbed Rupert hair and then wanted around until he said 2 7 are 14.

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Great first audio book!

This is my first audio book. Even though I had read matilda and watched the movie many times, it is beautiful every time I read it. Also , the narration was done beautifully. Still, if I could change a few bits, some parts were read too softly. Other than that, it was perfect!(^o^)b
I highly recommend it.

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Brilliant!

Brilliantly narrated by Kate Winslet! Highly entertaining for parents and kids. One of my Audible favorites!

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Matildas powers

I like the detail the writer put in. I didn’t like the change in volume

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Fantastic story and narration is excellent!!

We absolutely loved this audio book!!! Myself, my kids and even my husband got so carried away with the story on our long road trip, we couldn’t stop listening!
The way the story was narrated by Kate Winslet made it even more brilliant! I am sure it wouldn’t have been the same if someone else read the story.
It is a MUST listen! We were very sad when we finished the book.

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I love it

It was so funny
The reader was so amazing
And the righter is so good
I loved it so much

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