Matilda
by Roald Dahl
Spoiler-free summary
Matilda is a young girl who loves to get lost in books. Matilda's family, however, believes that books are a waste of time and is always making fun of her. When Matilda starts school, she is excited and thinks that things will be different. Instead, her headmistress, Ms. Trunchbull, is even worse. But Matilda isn't just a little girl. She is a genius, and she finds out that she may just have a way to defeat the Trunchbull.
Why we loved this book
- I loved this book because it's so funny, and I also loved that Matilda stood up for herself. Even though she was only 5 years old, she didn't just let herself get pushed around. Instead, she fought back in her own, sneaky way. This book was very entertaining and while it was inspirational, it still made me laugh!
Favorite character
Mrs. Trunchbull
Favorite quote
Never do anything by halves if you want to get away with it. Be outrageous. Go the whole hog. Make sure everything you do is so completely crazy it’s unbelievable.” - Matilda Wormwood
This was a simple, yet entertaining book. Perfect for an early reader or anyone looking for something light and fun.