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How could Matilda read a newspaper at the age of 2? She didnt even go to school, and her parents didnt even care about her. how could she do all those amazing stuffs?

Laura They stated in the book that she is a gifted child... I wonder why are you surprised at the fact that she can read at 2 years old but not at the fact …moreThey stated in the book that she is a gifted child... I wonder why are you surprised at the fact that she can read at 2 years old but not at the fact that she can move stuff without touching them...(less)

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Would you recommend this book to be read aloud to a pretty mature, very imaginative almost-4-year-old?

Joanna I did! Sometimes he said "that's a bad word" for things like stupid or idiot. You could also self-censor when reading aloud if you prefer.…moreI did! Sometimes he said "that's a bad word" for things like stupid or idiot. You could also self-censor when reading aloud if you prefer.(less)

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So does Matilda’s story take place in Germany? Cause like I heard the family was moving to Spain near he end of he book

Øyvor No, it takes place in a small town in England ;-)

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Has there been any movie or adaptation of 'Matilda'?

Johnny As of 2022, there's been one movie (though allegedly another is in the works):
• Matilda (1996)
IMDb #tt0117008 - 1h42m - 6.9/10 - Medium Popularity/Cla…moreAs of 2022, there's been one movie (though allegedly another is in the works):
• Matilda (1996)
IMDb #tt0117008 - 1h42m - 6.9/10 - Medium Popularity/Classic
• Matilda (2022)
IMDb #tt3447590

For what it's worth, the 1996 movie is well worth the watch and does the book justice, though there are some forgivable differences with the source material.(less)

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How long does it take to read 'Matilda'?

Johnny 3h30m—A little under four hours in two sessions, per a reading of 'Matilda' with the ISBN 9780425287675. Of course, it may take a little less or more …more3h30m—A little under four hours in two sessions, per a reading of 'Matilda' with the ISBN 9780425287675. Of course, it may take a little less or more depending on one's pace.(less)

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