[ Matilda looks at him with the awe and curiosity of a six years old, as if it is a wonder that he is talking to her at all and to her, it is. Becuase he looks like something that walked out from a book and she looks down at the doll for a moment before lifting her eyes again. ]

Will I be able to go back at all? I don't think Miss Honey will believe me if I tell her I missed school because I've been kidnapped by a magical castle.