Matilda

Matilda

by Roal Dahl

Summary:

MATILDA WORMWOOD is an extremely percocious child, reading all her library’s children’s books at age four, then moving onto bigger more “grown up” books such as Great Expectations and The Grapes of Wrath. Her awful parents don’t seem to care, dismissing her as a mere annoyance and treat her like one as well. Things are going moderately well, as far as they could with these situations, until Matilda enters Crunchem Hall Primary School. It’s ruled by the headmistress Miss Truchbull, a woman so untterly and astoundingly terrifying that she’ll have you scared and hiding-and that’s before she holds you upsidown by your feet. Matilda’s class is led by Miss Honey, the polar opposite of the formidable headmistress, and when Matilda discovers a strange and unique power she alone has, she is determined to use it to help her teacher, whom she has grown close to. But in order to liberate Miss Honey from her troubled past, she has to face Miss Trunchbul.

Review:

One of my favorite children’s books, Dahl’s Matilda is probably number one on my list. This classic story isn’t a traditional talke by any means, but is a unique book that all children will love. Engaging and exciting, the six-year-old heroine teachers a brains-over-brawn message about doing good for others. I’ve fallen in love with the characters in this children’s novel over and over again-this is a delightful read that anyone will enjoy. The issustrations have a simple yet elegant spur of the moment beautiful feel to them, and kudos to Quentin Blake. Matilda earns a 9/10 for the amazing and unique plotline and character depth that are just light enough for childern while also being creative and imaginative and interesting enough for teens and adults. Recommended for ages 8+

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