Matilda

    Matilda

    by Roald Dahl

    Ages 8-121988
    Middle Grade

    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.

    1988Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Humor

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    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Minimal
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    None

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