Matilda
by Roald Dahl
A brilliant, funny story about the power of intelligence, reading, and standing up to injustice
Our Take
Matilda scores highest on teacher value — a beloved classroom read-aloud with exceptional mentor text quality and discussion potential. Kid and parent scorecards are balanced, reflecting a book that entertains children and satisfies parents equally. The humor and craft earn high marks while the predictable plot arc and limited world-expansion keep kid scores grounded.
✓ Perfect for
- • Children who love reading and feel different from their peers
- • Kids who appreciate clever humor and satisfying justice
- • Families looking for a read-aloud classic with performable voices
- • Readers who root for smart, independent girl protagonists
Book facts
- Format
- middle grade novel
- ISBN
- 9788475961729
- Illustration
- sparse
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