"Matilda" was written by Roald Dahl in 1988 about an intelligent young girl with special powers who is neglected by her parents and loved by her teacher, Miss Honey.
The name Matilda was inspired by a poem written by Hilaire Belloc titled "Matilda". Roald Dahl mentioned in an interview that he had to write "Matilda" twice because he realized during the first draft that the book was all wrong so he rewrote it. "Matilda" is one of many Roald Dahl's books that has gone through changes due to censorship.
2. The Adventures of Pinnochio
Answer: Carlo Collodi
"The Adventures of Pinocchio" was written by Carlo Collodi in 1883. Pinocchio is a wooden marionette carved out of an enchanted piece of wood by a man named Gepetto. One night Pinocchio comes to life. Pinocchio gets into trouble, explores, and winds up going through several adventures before a Blue Fairy makes Pinocchio a real boy.
"The Adventures of Pinocchio" was first released as a serial in an Italian children's magazine. It was the first children's book of its kind to come out of Italy.
3. Ivy + Bean
Answer: Annie Burrows
"Ivy + Bean" is a series of books written by Annie Burrows. The first book in the series was written in 2006. Ivy and Bean are two little girls that live in the same cul-de-sac known as Pancake Court. From hair color to clothes, Ivy and Bean are completely different, yet become fast friends, going on different adventures in every book.
Critics vary in their discussion of the series. While some critics find the books show disrespect toward authority and the use of magic and bad behavior, other critics praise the books for the girl's use of imagination and their burgeoning friendship.
4. Anne of Green Gables
Answer: Lucy Maud Montgomery
"Anne of Green Gables" was written by L.M. Montgomery in 1908. The book centers around red haired orphan Anne who is adopted by the brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert.
"Anne of Green Gables" is the first in the series about Anne Shirley. The series was banned in Germany and Poland during World War II due to themes of individuality, loyalty and resistance to authority.
5. Eloise
Answer: Kay Thompson
"Eloise" was written by Kay Thompson in 1955. "Eloise" is the first book in the series about a little girl that lives at The Plaza hotel with her nanny and dog.
"Eloise" was based on Kay Thompson's imaginary friend and, occasionally, Kay Thompson's alter ego. A portrait of Eloise hangs in the Palm Court restaurant in The Plaza. The original title of the book before it was shortened was "Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grownups".
6. Beezus and Ramona
Answer: Beverley Cleary
"Beezus and Ramona" was written by Beverley Cleary in 1955. Beezus and Ramona Quimby are sisters, age nine and four, respectively. Beezus and Ramona clash over everything and hearing about the relationship between her mom and her aunt, Beezus realizes she can love and tolerate her younger sister at the same time.
Beezus and Ramona were given their own series after they appeared in the "Henry Huggins" series of books. There are eight books in the series, but only "Beezus and Ramona" is written from the POV of Beezus.
7. Heidi
Answer: Johanna Spyri
"Heidi" was written in two parts by Johanna Spyri in 1880 and 1881. "Heidi" is the story of a young girl who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps.
"Heidi" was originally written in German. Johanna wrote the story for her son, Berhard Spyri. She based "Heidi" on the life of Heidi Schwaller.
8. Coraline
Answer: Neil Gaiman
"Coraline" was written by Neil Gaiman and published in 2002 after Neil began writing the book in 1990. "Coraline" tells the story of Coraline Jones who moves with her family into a new apartment building. In her family's apartment, Coraline discovers a door that leads to another world with doppelgängers of her family. As Coraline battles with the doppelgängers in the other world, she begins to see that the world she lives in is not so bad compared to the doppelgänger's world.
Neil Gaiman wrote "Coraline" for his daughter, Holly. He based the book loosely on a British short story titled "The Mother".
9. Fancy Nancy
Answer: Jane O'Conner
"Fancy Nancy" was written by Jane O'Conner in 2005. It was the first in a series of children's books about a little girl named Nancy who loves to dress extravagantly for her age, use fancy words, and teach her family how to be fancy.
The "Fancy Nancy" series of books has an autistic character named Sean who Nancy befriends. Jane wrote a series of chapter books for older children she titled "Nancy Clancy" with Nancy wanting to be a female Sherlock Holmes.
10. Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Answer: Judith Viorst
"Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" was written by Judith Viorst in 1972. Alexander's day gets off to a bad start when he wakes up to find gum in his hair. His day only gets worse, making him declare that he wants to move to Australia. His mom reminds him that everybody has bad days, even in Australia.
Judith Viorst based Alexander and his siblings on Viorst's three children. Judith wrote three sequels after the success of "Alexander and the Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day".
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