by Roald Dahl
First published 1988
Matilda is a special girl with an extraordinary mind. While her family ignores and mistreats her, Matilda discovers she has telekinetic powers that she uses to get revenge and find her own path. When Matilda starts school, she clashes with the villainous headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who terrorizes the students. But Matilda won't be cowed - she uses her wits and newfound abilities to expose Trunchbull's cruelty and create a happier future for herself and her classmates.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Ying Guo
Period: Xiandai
240 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books
Content warnings: child-abuse