AustLit

'A funny and engaging story featuring a brave and resourceful girl with a vivid imagination who sets out to trap a tiger, only to make a surprising and hilarious discovery.

'Matilda is an inquisitive girl with a vivid imagination. Convinced that a ferocious tiger has been lurking in her backyard at night, brave Matilda leaps into action to save her family from the beast. Matilda gets to work conducting research and creating a clever tiger-trap, before preparing for the suspense-filled wait. This hilarious tale of misunderstanding is an affectionate celebration of resourcefulness, inventiveness and the power of imagination. Children will be enthralled by the story – could there really be a tiger in Matilda’s backyard? – and will laugh out loud at the surprise conclusion. Vibrant, eye-catching cartoon-style illustrations bring the tale and the characters to life.' (Publication summary)