Matilda

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Synopsis

The many friends of the wounded tropical bird Harry adopts refuse to fly south without their companion and take up residence in the tree outside Harry's bedroom window, refusing to budge even as the first snowstorm of the season approaches.

Is Matilda appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 8 and up.

A brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers overcomes neglectful parents and an abusive headmistress. Contains themes of child mistreatment and bullying, but handled with Dahl's signature dark humor and ultimately empowering.

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