Matilda. Book Summary

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Roald Dahl

What’s inside

Matilda is a brilliant and sensitive child, but her parents mistreat her. When Matilda starts school, she befriends her teacher, Miss Honey, and discovers she has telekinetic powers.

You’ll Learn

  • Encourages the love of reading and learning
  • Inspiration for overcoming difficult situations
  • Understanding the value of kindness and courage
  • Emphasizes the importance of standing up to bullies

Key Points

  • Matilda’s early life and neglectful parents
  • Matilda’s love for reading and learning
  • The tyranny of Miss Trunchbull
  • Matilda’s friendship with Miss Honey
  • Discovery of Matilda’s telekinetic ability
  • Matilda’s acts of rebellion
  • The triumph of good over evil

Who’s it For

  • Children
  • Young readers
  • Fans of fantasy
  • Admirers of classic children’s literature

About the author

Roald Dahl was a British novelist and short story writer known for his imaginative children’s books and macabre adult stories.