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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
I think we did this one this one too early. An older child would find miss trunchbull humorous but Abby was just afraid of her.
Read with the kids. Possibly a bit too wordy for a nearly 6 year old but they both listened and engaged with it.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just wanna start off this review by saying - I grew up watching Matilda. There was a period of my life where I watched nothing but this movie for a year straight. I LOVED it. And the book, like always, was so much better. The absolute nostalgia I felt and pure happiness while reading this book was something that will be unmatched for awhile.
I was IMPRESSED reading this movie, and seeing how the movie follows the book almost to a pure t. You don’t see that that often anymore, and I was just joyful.
Now that we got that out of the way-
This book follows Matilda, a super intelligent and smart kiddo. I always thought she was so cool for being independent and taking care of herself, but now I realize it was straight up neglect and that makes my little heart hurt.
I do wanna say, I am incredibly happy that she got the ending she deserved. Most kids, and I mean the majority, don’t get the ending they deserve like Matilda did. This was such a bittersweet book. I would recommend anyone read this book, and even watch the movie. Doesn’t even matter what order, they are both incredibly impressive and enjoyable!
I was IMPRESSED reading this movie, and seeing how the movie follows the book almost to a pure t. You don’t see that that often anymore, and I was just joyful.
Now that we got that out of the way-
This book follows Matilda, a super intelligent and smart kiddo. I always thought she was so cool for being independent and taking care of herself, but now I realize it was straight up neglect and that makes my little heart hurt.
I do wanna say, I am incredibly happy that she got the ending she deserved. Most kids, and I mean the majority, don’t get the ending they deserve like Matilda did. This was such a bittersweet book. I would recommend anyone read this book, and even watch the movie. Doesn’t even matter what order, they are both incredibly impressive and enjoyable!
(spoilers below)
I took this book on to meet the "A Childhood Classic You Never Read" item. I can definitely see the appeal for little kids-- Matilda overthrowing the Headmistress from Hell, Agatha Trunchbull made me want to cheer too! As an adult, it's the story of a child who learns that even with horrible, awful parents-- and that even when you're an adult with horrible, awful caretakers in your past like Miss Honey-- you can move on, and that's the story an emotionally abused young 20-something needed.
I took this book on to meet the "A Childhood Classic You Never Read" item. I can definitely see the appeal for little kids-- Matilda overthrowing the Headmistress from Hell, Agatha Trunchbull made me want to cheer too! As an adult, it's the story of a child who learns that even with horrible, awful parents-- and that even when you're an adult with horrible, awful caretakers in your past like Miss Honey-- you can move on, and that's the story an emotionally abused young 20-something needed.
Cute! Gave me all the nostalgic feels. Reread from childhood, now must watch the movie.
Me gustó. Claramente es un libro infantil de otra época, con otros estereotipos y problemas. Matilda es encantadora y te da ganas de leer más sobre sus aventuras y su ingenio.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes