Matilda — Phyllis Levine

Meet Matilda Wiggins who has just graduated from a nanny school. She has come from London, England and landed her first job after being hired by Richard's parents, Sue and Al Evergreen. The children Matilda will care for are Joey, six, and Jennie four. Richard's wife died suddenly. He has just begun his own computer company and is unable to deal with his children's anxieties. Matilda takes over the household and Al and Sue leave for their home and flower shop in California. With the children's grandparents gone, Matilda finds herself dealing with Joey who is deeply troubled.