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| author = Roald Dahl
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| elevator pitch = A very smart girl born from boorish parents develops psychic powers, which comes on handy when the times comes to confront the terrifying headmistress of her new school
| genre = Modern fantasy
| publication date = October 1, 1988
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The first half of the book deals with Matilda discovering how to use her intellect against her parents by playing tricks, like supergluing her father's hat to his head. The second half of the book pits her against a far more formidable enemy -- "The Trunchbull", her school's [[Sadist Teacher|sadistic headmistress]], as well as introducing the only person to truly recognize Matilda's amazing talent, Miss Honey. Matilda ultimately has to pit her prodigious intellect (and newly discovered telekinetic powers) against the Trunchbull to liberate both the sorely oppressed children and her beloved teacher, as well as making a better life for herself.
In 1996 a [[Matilda (film)|film adaptation]] was made, starring [[Mara Wilson]] (''[[Miracle on 34th Street]]'', ''[[Mrs. Doubtfire]]'') in the lead and a frighteningly accurate Trunchbull in the form of Pam Ferris.
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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