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   What is the story behind 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl?

   • ‘Matilda’ is a children’s book by Roald Dahl. It revolves around the story of a 5-year-old girl with advanced intellect and magical powers. 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl tells the tale of a clever young girl tackling bullies in her life with wit, courage, and miracles.

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   Who wrote 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl?

   • 'Matilda' is a children's book by Roald Dahl. It revolves around the story of a 5-year-old girl with advanced intellect and magical powers. Article written by Neesha Thunga K B.A. in English Literature, and M.A. in English Language and Literature. The book is loved by children across the world and is appreciated for the magical tone of its writing.

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   Is Matilda a good book?

   • Roald Dahl’s 1998 children’s fantasy Matilda tells the darkly humorous story of a brilliant and kindly little girl who reads grown-up books, plays pranks on her emotionally abusive parents, and uses her telekinetic ability in her battles with a tyrannical school principal. Dahl is widely considered one the greatest children’s storytellers.

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   Why did Roald Dahl rewrite Matilda?

   • Published in 1988, ‘ Matilda ‘ is Roald Dahl’s long children’s book. It took almost 2 years for Dahl to complete the novel. Though the writing is simple and to the point, ‘ Matilda was a work of labor.’ Dahl famously rewrote the entire novel because he was unhappy with the first version.

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2. www.sparknotes.com › lit › matildaMatilda: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes

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   A short summary of Roald Dahl's Matilda. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Matilda.

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   'Matilda' is a children's book by Roald Dahl. It revolves around the story of a 5-year-old girl with advanced intellect and magical powers. The book is loved by children across the world and is appreciated for the magical tone of its writing.

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   Matilda Summary. Most parents think highly of their children and (incorrectly) believe their children are geniuses. This is not the case with Mr. Wormwood and Mrs. Wormwood, who have two children, Michael and Matilda. Matilda is a genius, but her parents are counting down the days until they can get rid of her.

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   Matilda Summary. Matilda Wormwood is a young girl who is extraordinarily brilliant. At a young age, she can solve complex math problems in her head and read books meant for adults. Unfortunately, though, Matilda has grown up with parents who do not give her the attention and love she deserves.

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   Roald Dahl’s 1998 children’s fantasy Matilda tells the darkly humorous story of a brilliant and kindly little girl who reads grown-up books, plays pranks on her emotionally abusive parents, and uses her telekinetic ability in her battles with a tyrannical school principal.

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   Dahl's initial draft for the novel portrayed Matilda as a wicked, irrational girl, her name being drawn from Hilaire Belloc 's poem "Matilda Who Told Such Dreadful Lies", who tortured her innocent parents and used her psychokinetic powers to help an unethical teacher win money at horse racing.

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   Matilda Summary 📖. Matilda in a nutshell: A quick overview of the essential plot points, characters, and ideas. 'Matilda' by Roald Dahl tells the tale of a clever young girl tackling bullies in her life with wit, courage, and miracles.