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“Here it is,' Nigel said. Mrs D, Mrs I, Mrs FFI, Mrs C, Mrs U, Mrs LTY. That spells difficulty.' How perfectly ridiculous!' snorted Miss Trunchbull. 'Why are all these women married?”

Quote by Roald Dahl

Work

Matilda is a novel that explores themes of child empowerment and the struggle against adversity through the eyes of a child prodigy. more

Author

Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916, and died on November 23, 1990, was a renowned British children's author. Known for his unique humor and rich imagination, Dahl's works have been beloved by children and adults around the world. His most famous books include 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach', which have become household names. more

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