Matilda (Without Frame)

The young “reader of books” at the heart of this charming tale is an inspiration to children everywhere. Published towards the end of an astonishing career in children’s writing, Roald Dahl’s book is a wonderful tale of one little girl’s triumph over the odious and mean-spirited adults that plague her life, and that of her favourite teacher Miss Honey. Presented on one page with an original illustration featuring the fearsome Miss Trunchbull, this must surely be the ultimate gift for any plucky youngster with magic in their eyes.