Book cover for Matilda, Romanian edition Matilda, image 2, English edition

Matilda

Roald Dahl
  • Age 7–12 years
  • Reading level I read to them, We read together, Reads fluently
  • Language EN · Romanian edition (unverified)
Humor School Magic Emotions and family

Matilda reads everything she can get her hands on, has parents who don't notice her, and a terrifying headmistress. Then she discovers she has an unusual power.

Where to find it?

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Recommended age
7–11 years listening · 8–12 years alone
Reading level
I read to them, We read together, Reads fluently…
Pages
To be filled from the verified edition
Illustrations
A few · medium chapters
Categories
bravery, subversive, books
Reading time
Not yet estimated
Edition language
EN · Romanian edition (unverified)
Verified product link
Not yet
Humor Lots
Suspense Moderate
Scary elements A few
Amount of text Lots

Why your child might like it

  • A heroine who loves books.
  • Dark humor, caricature adults, justice for children.

It might NOT be a good fit if…

  • The child is sensitive to mean adults or exaggeratedly described punishments.
  • They do not like stories with a lot of text.

What parents need to know

Storytelling
Medium-length chapters
Reading difficulty
I read to them, We read together, Reads fluently
Varied vocabulary with a few new words
Text density
Lots of text, full pages
Illustrations
A few large illustrations
Humor and pace
Humor carries the whole story
A few scenes with suspense
Emotional intensity
A few slightly scary moments, quickly passed

Romanian edition

  • Edition cover: Matilda, Romanian edition Matilda Source: https://www.libris.ro/carte/matilda-roald-dahl/48068482 (retrieved 2026-10-10) Information being verified

English edition

  • Edition cover: Matilda, English edition Original edition Matilda Jonathan Cape · 1988 Cover source: openlibrary cover_i 14095636 (Spanish Alfaguara edition) Information being verified

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About the author

Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a British children's author, short story writer, poet, and screenwriter. His books, including Matilda, have sold over 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called one of the greatest storytellers for children of the twentieth century. Other books by the author

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