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Matilda by Roald Dahl (Book Analysis) : Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

Unlock the more straightforward side of Matilda with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of Matilda by Roald Dahl, the story of a young girl with a passion for reading, something which her parents simply cannot understand. She discovers that she has incredible powers and decides to use them to save her favourite teacher, and the whole school, from their terrifying head teacher, Miss Trunchbull. It has been considered one of the best children's novels of all times, and its popularity has led to it being turned into a hugely successful feature film starring Danny DeVito, as well as a Broadway musical.

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