Dahl, R. Matilda. Puffin Books, 1988. 256 pages. HC $16.99 ISBN 9780425287675
Summary 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. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! Age Range: 8+ years old Awards and Honors: Best Children's Book of the Century, Blue Peter Children's Book Award, School Library Journal Best Chapter Books List Review Spunky and spirited Matilda has been charming the hearts of young readers since she was first introduced by Roald Dahl in 1988. Since then, her story has become a childhood classic that encourages creativity, imagination, and the search for knowledge. Children will cheer as Matilda taps into her powers of telekinesis, fights the bullies in her life, and eventually finds freedom. Themes Learning, Supernatural Powers, Standing up for Yourself Application A great book club pick, Matilda can be used to discuss topics like bullying and what to do in the face of injustice. Read-alikes Dicamillo, Kate. (2013). Flora and Ulysses. Fitzhugh, Louise. (1964). Harriet the Spy. Matilda the Musical Performance Author Website: https://www.roalddahl.com/ Teacher Lesson Plans: http://www.roalddahl.com/create-and-learn/teach/teach-the-stories/matilda-lessons References Bird, E. (2012). Top 100 chapter books poll results. Retrieved from http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2012/07/07/top-100-chapter-book-poll-results/ Penguin Random House. (2017). Matilda. Retrieved from http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/319178/matilda-by-roald-dahl-illustrated-by-quentin-blake/9780425287675/#collapse1 Unknown. (n.d.). Matilda [Book Cover]. Retrieved from http://reviews-of-childrens-literature.pbworks.com/f/matilda.jpg
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