The distinctive illustrative style of Quentin
Blake shows the story of a little girl who is neglected by her vile parents,
and develops telekinetic psychic powers. Quentin Blake said in an interview
that his informal style makes his works more approachable, encouraging children
to engage with the books. The illustrations of her sitting by piles of books,
smiling, particularly speaks to shy, bookish children, who feel that books are
their only friends, and lets them know that it’s okay to be like that. Matilda
is a brilliant example of a female main character in a book aimed at both girls
and boys, something that is surprisingly rare in child-oriented media.
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