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Fantasy · LightA brilliant girl discovers she can move things with her mind
Matilda
by Roald Dahl
See it on Amazon1988Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Matilda Wormwood, a gifted girl with neglectful parents, finds an ally in her kind teacher Miss Honey and takes on the headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Dahl’s 1988 novel is a children’s favourite.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Children · School · Justice
Screen adaptation
Matilda (1996) · Matilda the Musical (2022)
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About the author
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