Matilda’s all grown up, and she has plenty to say

Mara Wilson has written a memoir that looks back at her years as a child star. Photo: Marawilsonwritesstuff.com

When Mara Wilson was a little girl, Hollywood couldn’t get enough of her.–

She was one of those child actors who seemed preternaturally mature. Her vocabulary was surprisingly expansive. She could carry on full-blown conversations with adults. And she appeared to be in full control of her emotions, bringing out the puppy dog eyes at just the right moment.