The story begins when a little child named Matilda is born. Although she loves books, her family dislikes learning. She also faces the mean and harsh Miss Trunchbull, who hates children.

Here are nine of the best Roald Dahl quotes about books, reading and writing. 1. “If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” 2. “I have a passion for teaching ...

LONDON (AP) — American actor John Lithgow won the best actor trophy at the London stage Olivier Awards on Sunday for exploring the dark side of children's writer Roald Dahl in “Giant.” ...

My favourite Roald Dahl character is Charlie Bucket ... Before I even knew Dahl wrote children’s books, I was reading his more macabre stories. My favourite character is Mrs Foster, from The ...

Here are five kids' movies based on books you should stream. While there have been numerous adaptations of the original book, "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl, the 1971 version ...

In his debut,” Belle and Sebastian singer Stuart Murdoch tells a coming-of-age story that mirrors his own. Set in the early ...

Audiobooks might be the best way to keep kids occupied during famly road trips, and there are plenty available to be borrowed from Naperville Public Library.

The Chinese Bible was one of 24 books donated to various Oxfam bookshops sold at Bonhams' between March 10 and 20 ... And a signed copy of Roald Dahl's Matilda went for £2,304.