Matilda
Matilda by Roald Dahl, published by Penguin Books Limited on March 6, 2003, is a celebrated children’s book that spans 342 pages. The story follows Matilda, a brilliant and sensitive child whose extraordinary intelligence is overlooked by her neglectful parents. Despite their dismissive attitude, Matilda’s sharp genius leads her to confront not only her parents but also the cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, as she navigates her early years.
Readers will find that Matilda’s journey is filled with humor and fantasy, showcasing her remarkable abilities, including an extraordinary psychic power. This power becomes a pivotal element as she seeks to improve her situation at home and at school, particularly for her beloved kindergarten teacher, Miss Honey. The book explores themes of education and resilience, making it a notable addition to the genres of juvenile fiction and classics.
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One of Roald Dahl’s most famous children’s books. Matilda is a brilliant and sensitive child, but her parents think of her only as a nuisance. Even before she is five years old, she has read Dickens and Hemingway and still her parents think of her as a pest. So she decides to get back at them. Her platinum-haired mother and car salesman father are no match for her sharp genius, and neither is the cruel headmistress Miss Trunchbull. And then the child prodigy discovers she has an extraordinary psychic power that can save her school and especially the lovely kindergarten teacher, Miss Honey.
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