Children's Book Group Award / BBC's Best-Loved Novel in Britain
Based on the film "Matilda" / The musical "Matilda" opens in Korea in September 2018
Hanuri Recommended Books / Books Selected by the Central Reading Education Program / Books Recommended by the Busan Metropolitan Office of Education
Children's Book Research Association Recommended Books / Open Children's Recommended Books

From its first publication in 1988 until now
The reading hero girl loved by children all over the world!
30th anniversary of the original publication, reborn with a new cover, satirical language, and solid commentary.

Roald Dahl is considered one of children's favorite authors.
His books are special in that they are sought out by children before adults.
The secret to its popularity lies in its bold imagination and hilarious humor.
His stories of adventure, which bring laughter and joy in any situation, have the power to make it impossible to put the book down once you pick it up.
Stories with unpredictable outcomes and tense developments are also part of Roald Dahl's charm.
The reputation of “the author who created the most daring, exciting, and shameless books” is not without reason.
Among his works, beloved by readers around the world, "Matilda" stands out for its black humor and whimsical imagination, as well as the lovable and intelligent young girl who delivers a refreshing blow to irresponsible adults.
Matilda is a hero who protects the world of children with superpowers and intelligence that others cannot easily possess, but she is also an ordinary girl who needs attention and love, so everyone cannot help but be enthusiastic about her.
Matilda protects what is precious from evil adults and grows up on her own.
Just as Matilda travels to new worlds and meets amazing people living interesting lives through her books, readers too are captivated by Roald Dahl's whimsical and delightful imagination.


Published in 1988, "Matilda," which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is bustling with news that offers more than just pleasure.
In the UK, September 13th, the day Roald Dahl was born, is designated as 'Roald Dahl Day' and various festivals are held.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original publication, the newly revised version of 『Matilda』 in Korea has a cover decorated with fun elements that allow one to see Matilda's mysterious abilities and charm at a glance.
Not only does this translation bring to life Roald Dahl's brilliant eloquence, wit, and satire, but it also includes a solid commentary on the work from a self-proclaimed top children's book expert.
More readers will be drawn to the magic of Matilda, the reading heroine beloved by children around the world.

The Appearance of the Book-Reading Girl Hero

Perhaps because she reads so many books? Matilda is the most outstanding student in school, easily solving difficult mental calculations, and is unfazed even by the infamous Headmistress Trunchbull.
Then one day, Matilda gains a mysterious power called superpower.
With his extraordinary intelligence and supernatural powers, he takes revenge on his father, who has been tormenting him, and his friends, the terrifying Principal Trunchbull, who has been tormenting his teacher.
Little girl Matilda traveled to new worlds by reading books from various authors and met many people living interesting lives.
So, I gained a superpower that my parents couldn't have: the ability to see the world.
The appearance of the book-reading heroine allows children to imagine beyond the limits of life that they have not yet explored.
Like Matilda, we too can create our own magical time and space and world.
If only your eyes could follow the letters, your head could build a story, and your hands could turn the pages!

A refreshing blow to irresponsible adults

Children are constantly at war with adults in their daily lives.
The children in "Matilda" stand up to indifferent and irresponsible adults, including a father who ignores them because they are girls, a mother who is indifferent to her children and obsessed with money, and Principal Trunchbull, a former national hammer thrower and a vicious tyrant.
He mixes glue into his hair dye, puts a lizard in his drinking glass, and eats a huge amount of cake he made as punishment.
Of course, these aren't the only adults.
We've all felt fear, admiration, or trust in adults bigger than ourselves at some point in our childhood.
Mrs. Phelps, the librarian who helps the little girl travel the wider world, and the kind and gentle Miss Honey recognize Matilda's abilities and sincerity and give her strength.
They make me reflect on who the ideal adult I dreamed of as a child was.
Children who save themselves in ways that adults cannot easily imagine.
A child's exhilarating blow to irresponsible adults brings a sense of liberation and overflowing fun to young readers, and awakens the unconscious childhood of adult readers.


Characters with unique colors that stand out like books of various genres

In 'Matilda', a variety of characters with unique personalities appear.
Although small and young, Michael, the older brother, grows up with his parents' expectations and attention; Hortensia, who steals the hearts of Matilda and Lavender with her exciting way of talking; Lavender, the cunning little troublemaker; and Bruce Bogtrotter, who is slow on his feet but bravely stands up to Principal Trunchbull's absurd punishments. Each of these characters resembles a child with a different personality.
This is because they represent children who are not recognized for their individuality under the stereotype of being a 'good child' or who suffer neglect and abuse from ignorant adults.
Matilda is smart, humble, and loyal enough to take the blame for her friend's mistakes.
Before being a five-year-old prodigy and a bookworm, Matilda was also a child around us who needed attention.
Matilda's superpower might be her newly acquired eyesight, a tool to save herself from her parents' attention.
Characters with unique personalities, vibrant and vibrant, like books of various genres! Children experience a refreshing escape from the stifling reality, and adults gain the freedom to look at children with open eyes.

The collaboration of the century between two masters!
A meeting between Roald Dahl, the 20th-century's greatest storyteller, and Quentin Blake, the living picture legend.

Quentin Blake, who has worked with Roald Dahl on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, brings the bizarre and brutal scenes from his works to life in a humorous and humorous way.
It is characterized by actively utilizing the thickness and splitting of lines with a quill pen to uniquely capture each and every pose and expression of the character.
This expression creates a comfortable yet vibrant picture.
Through Quentin Blake's illustrations, readers are immersed in the world created by Roald Dahl.
The meeting between Roald Dahl, the great storyteller of the 20th century, and the living legend, Quentin Blake, will present a unique and moving experience.