:06:02
She devoured one book after another.
:06:09
When she finished all the children's
books. She searched for others.
:06:15
Mrs. Phelps, who had been
watching herwith fascination, -
:06:19
- offered Matilda some information.
:06:22
You can have your own library card,
and take books home.
:06:27
- You can take as many as you like.
- That would be wonderful.
:06:37
Matilda's strong mind continued
to grow, nurtured by the authors -
:06:44
- who had sent their books out into
the world, like ships onto the sea.
:06:57
The books gave Matilda a comforting
message: You are not alone.
:07:23
Did any packages come today?
:07:27
- Where did all this come from?
- The library.
:07:31
- The library? You're only four!
- 6...
:07:38
Then you'd be in school already.
:07:41
I was supposed to start school
in September. You wouldn't listen.
:07:46
Get up.
:07:50
Give me that book!
:07:54
- How old is Matilda?
- Four.
:07:57
- I'm 6... I was six in August.
- You're a liar.