Matilda at 30: Roald Dahl's book-loving hero remains an inspiring female protagonist
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Published in October 1988, ‘Matilda’ stands out among children’s literature for its strong and intelligent female protagonist.
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Matilda (Colour Edition) by Roald Dahl
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Miss Honey's Cottage from Roald Dahl's Matilda – Tyger Tale
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Matilda at 30: 'She would have been prime minister for a couple of years by now', Roald Dahl
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