Why Is Matilda a Good Book

Matilda is a reminder that young girls do have power to control their own education, and reading is a big part of that. Matilda takes charge of her education, first by reading, and then demanding to her parents that they should send her to school so she can learn from new books.

Why is Matilda a good book read?

Matilda teaches us that it isn’t okay to be bullied and manipulated. She is brave and stands up for herself against people who are way elder, larger and stronger than her, which includes her parents and Trunchbull. She helps Miss Honey find the courage to stand up to her evil aunt Miss Trunchbull and reclaim her home.

What makes Matilda so special?

Roald depicted her devouring the contents of her local library, to the amazement of the librarian, Mrs Phelps. On top of these qualities Matilda had her incredible telekinetic power, and with her intelligence, courage and imagination, this made her capable of outwitting the horrible Miss Trunchbull.