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Matilda

Book • 1988
Matilda Wormwood is a precocious and intelligent girl who is neglected by her selfish and abusive parents.

She finds solace in reading and eventually discovers she has telekinetic powers.

At school, she faces the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull but finds support from her compassionate teacher Miss Honey.

Matilda uses her intelligence and powers to defend herself and Miss Honey against the cruel adults in her life, ultimately leading to a satisfying resolution where she finds a loving home with Miss Honey.

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Nikita Richardson
as one of the best children's films ever made.
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Lacey Seitz
when referencing a movie she watched as a kid.
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as a movie that that makes the greatest case for the author's point of view.
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Danny DeVito
as a movie he directed, featuring Mara Wilson, and is now being presented with a live symphony orchestra.
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Julian Edelman
as a book Ernie Adams gave to his daughter, Lily.
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as the author of the latest scholarly biography of Empress Matilda.
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as a resource for learning French due to simpler language.
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Julia Galef
as a book that made her outraged as a child.
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Trent Horn
in the context of discussing adaptations of Roald Dahl's works and the changes made to the original text.
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Josh Connolly
as a favorite book and film which he resonated with so much as a child.
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Karen McCoy
as one of the books that sparked her love for reading.
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Julie Ross
as a book she read in second grade that inspired her to pursue a career in education.
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Susie Ma
as one of her favorite books, wanting to be like the main character.
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Ben Shapiro
in the context of the "woke" changes made to his books.
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David Dao
as his favorite book.
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