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Matilda

By Dahl, Roald

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CertainlyMatilda is a children’s novel written by Roald Dahl and published in 198812. The story follows the life of a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who is gifted with an extraordinary intellect and magical powers. The novel features Matilda’s struggles with her uncaring parents and her time in school run by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull2.

The book has been adapted into various media, including a 1996 feature film directed by Danny DeVito, a two-part BBC Radio 4 programme, and a 2010–2011 musical Matilda the Musical which ran on the West End in London, Broadway in New York, and around the world2. A film adaptation of the musical, Matilda the Musical, was released in 20222.

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Matilda is a delightful and entertaining read for children and adults alike. The story is full of humor, wit, and charm, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. Matilda is a lovable protagonist who is easy to root for, and her struggles with her parents and school make for a compelling and engaging read. The book’s themes of kindness, bravery, and the power of imagination are timeless and resonate with readers of all ages.

Roald Dahl’s writing style is engaging and accessible, and his use of language is both playful and inventive. The book is filled with clever wordplay and puns that will delight readers of all ages. The illustrations by Quentin Blake are also a highlight of the book, and they perfectly capture the whimsical and imaginative tone of the story.

Overall, Matilda is a classic children’s book that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages. I highly recommend it! ??
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CertainlyMatilda is a children’s novel written by Roald Dahl and published in 198812. The story follows the life of a young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who is gifted with an extraordinary intellect and magical powers. The novel features Matilda’s struggles with her uncaring parents and her time in school run by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull2.

The book has been adapted into various media, including a 1996 feature film directed by Danny DeVito, a two-part BBC Radio 4 programme, and a 2010–2011 musical Matilda the Musical which ran on the West End in London, Broadway in New York, and around the world2. A film adaptation of the musical, Matilda the Musical, was released in 20222.

Here is a review of the book:

Matilda is a delightful and entertaining read for children and adults alike. The story is full of humor, wit, and charm, and the characters are well-developed and memorable. Matilda is a lovable protagonist who is easy to root for, and her struggles with her parents and school make for a compelling and engaging read. The book’s themes of kindness, bravery, and the power of imagination are timeless and resonate with readers of all ages.

Roald Dahl’s writing style is engaging and accessible, and his use of language is both playful and inventive. The book is filled with clever wordplay and puns that will delight readers of all ages. The illustrations by Quentin Blake are also a highlight of the book, and they perfectly capture the whimsical and imaginative tone of the story.

Overall, Matilda is a classic children’s book that has stood the test of time. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and it is sure to delight readers of all ages. I highly recommend it! ??
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It is an interesting book about a girl who was a genius. She used her eye power to write a sentence with a chalk on a blackboard without her hand and her headmistress fainted. She always tricked her parents and she wanted to teach her parents a lesson.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
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This book is about a girl who loves reading. Her name is Matilda. She meets a kind teacher and her name is Ms Honey. Her parents are mean, and the principal is also mean. In the end, her life turned out nicely. Show more Show less
Really good
This is my favourite book. It was funny and scary and exciting and brilliant.
The best part was when the Trunchbull saw the newt in her glass of water and she screamed the whole school out. It was so funny! Show more Show less
Its so goood
It is a good book its about a girl who likes to read books but her parents dont like it she also has superpowers
This is a book about a little girl who loves reading but her parents think she should watch TV and she has a horrible headmistress...
Another great book by Dahl about a genius girl and her magic powers
This was a great book beacause Matilda does alot of funny things to her parents
Story about a very clever girl who's family do not appreciate her, but she soon learns she is extraordinary and helps her teacher Ms.Honey get her home back and helps her school get rid of their nasty principle Ms. Trunchbull Show more Show less
I thought this was really good because I really liked the chapter on Ms Honeys story. It was really interesting. Other people should read it. Enjoy
I love the way Matilda is so smart even though she’s young. It’s a happy story in the end
I loved this book. There was a lot more information in the book then the movie. The book is very funny.
This book is based on a girl called Matilda who loves reading but her parents just watch TV all day. When she went to school the headmistress was so mean that she would through children out the window but what the headmistress didn't know was that Matilda had some tricks up her sleave. Show more Show less
Matilda is smart, and misunderstood by her parents

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