Matilda
by Roald Dahl Illustrated by Quentin Blake
"The Trunchbull" is no match for Matilda!
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 kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back: she's 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!
- Ages
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Interest Level
- Grades 3 - 7
- DRA
- 40
- Guided Reading
- S
- Publisher
- PG5 - PENGUIN
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Genre
- Comedy and Humor
About the Author and Illustrator

Quentin Blake
Quentin Blake is Children's Laureate of Great Britain, has won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and is the author and/or illustrator of many books. He lives in London, England.
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