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The story of Matilda is about an unusual little girl with extraordinary intellectual talents. She is stuck in a family that neither recognises nor appreciates her talents, and she is left to fend for herself. Her father, Mr Wormwood owns a second-hand car garage and cheats people while her mother, Mrs Wormwood is at the bingo all day. She also has a rather obnoxious brother.
Matilda teaches herself to read and to do mental calculations far in advance of other children her age. She spends her day sitting in the town library, reading anything she can get her hands on. She is desperate to go to school, and is finally sent to a school run by a tyrant of a headmistress, who devises all sorts of tortures and punishments for children who misbehave (and also for those who do not).
Although the headmistress is a terrible person, Matilda adores her teacher, Miss Honey, who quickly recognises Matilda's extraordinary abilities. Miss Honey is very poor, living in a tiny cottage. Through a series of events, Matilda also discovers she has more than just intellectual powers - she is able to move objects with her mind. Through this ability, she is able to help Miss Honey to get back property improperly taken from her by the school's headmistress when Miss Honey's father (brother to the headmistress) died. Matilda eventually gets to live with her teacher rather than her family.
It's a very enjoyable children's fantasy.
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∙ 14y ago
"Matilda" is a work of fiction by Roald Dahl. While the story is not based on a true story, it follows the adventures of a young girl with extraordinary powers and has captured the imagination of readers of all ages.
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∙ 12y agowell first of all roald dahl is a guy. But matilda may be real.
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∙ 12y agoshe is an actor and she is not a real girl she is mara wilson
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∙ 12y agoLondon
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Which Roald Dahl story is the trunchbull in?
Matilda
What is Matilda school called?
Matilda attends Crunchem Hall Primary School in the story "Matilda" by Roald Dahl.
What year was Matilda written by roald dahl?
"Matilda" was written by Roald Dahl in 1988.
What colour top does Matilda wear in roald dahl?
Matilda wears a red top in Roald Dahl's book "Matilda."
What point of view is the book Matilda told in?
The book "Matilda" by Roald Dahl is told from a third-person point of view. The narrator is not a character in the story, but an outside observer who provides insights into Matilda's thoughts and actions.
Did Roald dahl write the story 'the hitchhiker'?
No, Roald Dahl did not write the story "The Hitchhiker." It was written by the author Lucille Fletcher. Dahl was known for writing children's books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda."
Who write Matilda and the twits?
Roald Dahl
Is Matilda science fiction?
Matilda by Roald Dahl is fantasy fiction.
Who was Roald Dahl's favorite character in the book Matilda?
Mrs. Trunchbull was Roald Dahl's favorite character because she inspired him to get the story funny and add a little bit of action.
How many chapters are in the book Matilda?
Matilda is a wonderful book by Roald Dahl. It has 256 pages. It is about a very nice girl who has horrible parents.
Are any of roald dahls characters based on anyone?
Yes, Roald Dahl's characters are often based on people he knew or encountered in his life. For example, the character of Miss Trunchbull in "Matilda" is said to be inspired by a real-life headmistress that Dahl had a negative experience with as a child.
How old was roalh dalh when he wrote his last book?
Roald Dahl's Last Book was Matilda. But actually it was the minpins. The Minpins was a story that was found after roald dahl died. It was approved and published. So Roald Dahl's Last book was published after he died.
