{"id":673,"date":"2023-05-31T13:52:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/?p=673"},"modified":"2023-06-10T13:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T08:18:58","slug":"matilda-by-roald-dahl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/matilda-by-roald-dahl\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Matilda&#8221; most famous story by Roald Dahl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=666%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=666%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 666w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1180&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=1000%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?resize=150%2C231&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/witcritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/matilda-2.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matilda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Matilda&#8221; is a popular <a title=\"20 Wonderful Books for children to read\" href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/20-wonderful-books-for-children-to-read\/\">children&#8217;s novel <\/a>written by Roald Dahl. Published in 1988, the book tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant and extraordinary young girl with extraordinary abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matilda is an avid reader and possesses an incredible intellect, far beyond her age. However, she lives in a neglectful and unsupportive environment, with parents who disregard her intelligence and a cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, at her school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite her challenging circumstances, Matilda finds solace in books and discovers she has telekinetic powers. She uses her powers to create mischief and play harmless tricks on her family and the tyrannical Miss Trunchbull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matilda&#8217;s life takes a turn when she encounters her compassionate teacher, Miss Honey, who recognizes Matilda&#8217;s exceptional abilities and nurtures her talents. Matilda and Miss Honey develop a close bond, and Matilda learns about Miss Trunchbull&#8217;s cruel treatment of students and Miss Honey herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determined to help Miss Honey, Matilda devises a plan to expose Miss Trunchbull&#8217;s wrongdoing and bring justice to the school. Using her telekinetic powers, Matilda outwits Miss Trunchbull, leading to her departure and Miss Honey becoming the new headmistress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Matilda&#8221; is a story that celebrates intelligence, courage, and the power of standing up against injustice. It emphasizes the importance of kindness, compassion, and the pursuit of knowledge. The book has been widely praised for its engaging storytelling, memorable characters, and its ability to empower young readers. It has also been adapted into a successful stage musical and a film adaptation, further solidifying its enduring popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/39988.Matilda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/39988.Matilda<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/books\/edition\/Matilda\/IClpljgfEZEC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;printsec=frontcover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.google.co.in\/books\/edition\/Matilda\/IClpljgfEZEC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;printsec=frontcover<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>read about: <a href=\"https:\/\/witcritic.com\/index.php\/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-by-roald-dahl\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"694\">\u201cCharlie and the Chocolate Factory\u201d by Roald Dahl<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matilda &#8220;Matilda&#8221; is a popular children&#8217;s novel written by Roald Dahl. 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