Matilda is a brilliant young girl with extraordinary intelligence and telekinetic powers. Unloved by her neglectful parents, she finds solace in reading books and escaping into magical worlds. When she starts school, she encounters the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who terrorizes students. However, Matilda forms a special bond with her kind teacher, Miss Honey, who recognizes her talents. Together, they challenge the oppressive authority of Miss Trunchbull. Matilda's courage and cleverness empower her to stand up for herself and her friends, ultimately transforming her life and the lives of those around her in a heartwarming tale of resilience and empowerment. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 5 pages in this book. This book was published in 2004 by Festival Books .

Roald Dahl was born in Wales of Norwegian parents the child of a second marriage. His father and elder sister died when Roald was just three. His mother was left to raise two stepchildren and her own four children. Roald was her only son. He had an unhappy time at school and this influenced his writing greatly. He once said that what distinguished him from most other childrens writers was this business of remembering what it was like to be young. Many of his books have been turned into films - Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG, The Witches, James and The Giant Peach, Esia Trot, Fantastic Mr Fox. Roalds childhood and schooldays are the subject of his autobiography Boy. https://www. roalddahl. com/