Trunchball is a terrible bully, who thinks children are rotten and awful and should be locked up. But it's time for Matilda to find the power to change her story, and show them just how extraordinary children can be. This special edition includes writing tips for young readers to tell their own story, and pull-out-and-keep illustrations to inspire them to think big, big, BIG! The text in this Puffin edition was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.