After that, she walked down to the library every afternoon and sat quietly in a corner reading.
‘What can I read next?’ she asked Mrs. Phelps one day. ‘I’ve finished all the children’s books.’
‘You mean you’ve looked at the picture.’
‘Yes, but I’ve read the books, too,’ said Matilda.
Mrs. Phelps was very surprised. ‘How old are you, Matilda?’ she asked.
‘Four years and three months,’ answered Matilda.