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.