Matilda
By Roald Dahl
A brilliant young girl with neglectful parents discovers her own strength and finds kindness, friendship, and belonging at school.
Worksheets
Matilda continues to outwit her cruel father, impresses her kind teacher Miss Honey with her genius, but is dismissed as “trouble” by the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull.
Matilda, a brilliant little girl ignored by her awful parents, finds escape in books and begins playing clever tricks to get back at her father.
Class 1
Class 2
At school, Matilda befriends Lavender, hears horror stories of Miss Trunchbull’s punishments, and watches classmates endure her outrageous cruelty.
Class 3
When Miss Trunchbull wrongly accuses Matilda of a prank, Matilda discovers she has the power to move objects with her mind and confides in Miss Honey.
Class 4
Miss Honey reveals her tragic past living under Miss Trunchbull’s control, inspiring Matilda to quietly plan a way to help her beloved teacher.
Class 5
Matilda uses her powers to frighten Miss Trunchbull into fleeing, Miss Honey reclaims her rightful home, and Matilda finally finds love and family by going to live with her.
