I first read this book during elementary school, and I have to admit at that time the book was hard to put down. I was amazed at how a young girl like Matilda could achieve so many things throughout this story, so I'd recommend it to light readers.
Matilda (Random House Modern Classics)
By Roald Dahl
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 4 - 6 | S | 5 | 40009 |
Now a musical!
Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she's just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a menacing, kid-hating headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It'll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it!
Here is Roald Dahl's original novel of a little girl with extraordinary powers. This much-loved story has recently been made into a wonderful new musical, adapted by Dennis Kelly with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin.
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN-13: 9780141369365
ISBN-10: 0141369361
Published on 11/22/2016
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 212
Book Reviews (363)
i really loved Matilda as a young child its funny cool and interesting and it is super super great movie and i loved how the teacher adopted Matilda i love it and they should either remake it or make another one
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Book Review: Matilda by Roald Dahl What do you get when you mix a stunning little abandoned girl with rich gansta parents, boiled with an awful headmistress, and extremely poor but nice teacher and hint of cheeky tricks? Well, you’ve whipped up Roald Dahl’s famous classic Matilda and this book is for you. Matilda is the smartest little girl ever, already reading at three and sneaking off to the local library while her mum plays Bingo. She has numerous tricks up her sleeve for her family who disgraces her for not watching enough horrible TV shows. But the real problem starts when she goes to school. After a small time at school getting in trouble for nothing, she discovers something about herself, something that can only be controlled by her mind. But it could be useful, couldn’t it? Making a quick relationship with her teacher, Miss Honey, and a girl named Lavender. She soon discovers how poor Miss Honey really is and all about her tragic past. But how long can she survive the big and brutal headmistress? I think the whole book is very good, but the end stands out for me. I would recommend this book to anyone able to read fluently. Matilda is more than a bunch of words, more than just a book, it engulfs you and switches your mind, it is some live piece of magic. Because when you start you can’t stop. Also once you have read it you’ll be glad you did!
This book is just so awesome! I love the plot of the story of a fiercely and crazy intelligent 6 year old girl.....
Ilove this book because it taught me that you shoud never judge people by how old they are to detrmine how smart they are like how Matilda's parents thout she was to young to read but she could
matilda I like the story with a funny twist which was very good and i liked the books plot have you heard of parents who think their childs are amazing but others did not and just thought their kids were OMG are dumd when they are amazing and that is Matilda's case
Loved this book! It shows you need one soul to see you for who you are and you will see your potential. Matilda and Ms.Honey are such wonderful characters.
i love the movie and the book
This is an awesome book..
I love this book, especially the part when she finds her powers!!!