Matilda by Roald Dahl

Matilda was my favorite movie growing but I had never read the book until now. Like almost every other story that is made into a movie, the book has quite a few more details. I thought it was so great to see the musical as well because there were a lot of added things that were not in the book or movie. I think that the book is a classic that every child should read. It is funny but serious at the same time. The story takes a seriousness of a child being neglected and makes it humorous and understandable for young readers. It also takes the serious subject such as abuse at school and makes it funny. I think this part is really great because in the book and especially in the play, the good people win. All of the students concur Miss Trunchbull. Not only does the school win but Matilda, Miss Honey and even Matilda’s family all come out with a victory. Matilda gets a loving guardian, Miss Honey escapes her evil aunt, and Matilda’s family doesn’t have to put up with their genius child anymore.