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In 2010, it was adapted into a [[The Musical|stage musical]], written by Dennis Kelly, with music and lyrics by [[Tim Minchin]].
 
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=== This book provides examples of: ===
 
* [[Abusive Parents]]: Matilda's parents verbally berate her and neglect her every need. Later in the book, it's revealed that {{spoiler|Miss Honey was raised by The Trunchbull, who wasn't any less abusive to her than she is with the students}}.
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* [[Genius Book Club]]: Matilda has already made significant inroads into the Western Canon by the time she starts school.
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]: At one point, Miss Trunchbull first shows how horrifying she is by throwing a girl by her pigtails.
* [[Hair -Trigger Temper]]: Miss Trunchbull.
* [[Happily Ever After]]: Well, Matilda and Miss Honey anyway.
* [[Honest JohnsJohn's Dealership]]: Mr. Wormwood's secondhand car business. Matilda's dad is the stereotypical sleazy car salesman, even putting sand in the oil so that the engine will burn out and they have to come back and buy a new car. The book contains a scene in which Mr. Wormwood teaches Michael the tricks to making a lemon look better.
* [[Hot Teacher]]: Miss Honey.
* [[How Do I Shot Web]]: Matilda undergoes this.