Matilda
Author: Roald Dahl
Illustrator: Quentin Blake
Interest Level:
3-5
Lexile Framework:
840L
Grade Level Equivalent:
5.2
Guided Reading Level:
S
Age:
8-10
Genre:
Comedy and Humor
Subject:
Equality, Fairness and Justice, Manners and Conduct, School Life, Parents
Free Teaching Resources: Matilda Lesson Plan
Poor, misunderstood Matilda fights back against an unappreciative world through a hidden talent: Matilda is the world's greatest practical joker! Little effort is needed to put one over on her obnoxious parents, but can shy little Matilda handle the formidable headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, and win the respect of every kid in school? Yes!