
Matilda
by Roald Dahl
Matilda Wormwood is a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who must overcome her neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull. With the help of her kind teacher Miss Honey, Matilda learns to stand up for herself and others while discovering the importance of education and kindness. The story celebrates intelligence, literacy, and the power of standing up to bullies and authority figures who abuse their power. This classic tale emphasizes themes of justice, the value of reading, and finding family in unexpected places.
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