Matilda, Roald Dahl

Another Roald Dahl gem, Matilda is the story of a brilliant little girl whose potential and spirit are constantly beaten down by her cruel, inattentive parents. Her parents’ lies make her a target of her school’s headmaster, but her devoted classroom teacher, Miss Honey, recognizes Matilda’s extraordinary abilities and sees the child for the amazing human she is. Matilda’s parents and the headmistress often made me cringe, but the book is also full of humor and love and has a charming ending.

I’ve read this book twice now, a few years ago with my oldest and recently with my third grader. It is my favorite Roald Dahl book, and was just as touching the second time around.