1988 children's novel by Roald Dahl (7)

I believe the answer is:

matilda

(Other definitions for matilda that I've seen before include "Empress Maud" , "one celebrated down under" , "Australian bushman's swag" , "Mother of Henry II; bushman's swag" , "Novel by Roald Dahl; girl's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Mirror.

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