by Roald Dahl
First published 2017
Matilda, a precocious young bookworm, discovers a fantastical notebook that allows her to bring her wildest dreams to life. As she navigates her strict household and a tyrannical headmistress, the notebook becomes a tool of empowerment, helping Matilda stand up to injustice and embrace her own unique gifts. Through whimsical adventures and heartwarming friendships, Matilda learns the power of using her imagination to shape her own destiny.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: empowering, heartwarming, whimsical
Tropes: empowerment, found-family
112 pages · Hardcover · Grosset & Dunlap