Matilda tells the story of a remarkable young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who is incredibly intelligent and gifted, but sadly misunderstood by her family. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood, are neglectful and dismissive, focusing more on their own shallow interests than on their daughter’s extraordinary abilities. Despite this, Matilda excels at reading and has an insatiable curiosity for learning, which only isolates her further from her family.
At school, Matilda meets her kind and encouraging teacher, Miss Honey, who quickly recognizes Matilda’s brilliance. However, she also has to deal with the cruel and oppressive headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, a fearsome woman who delights in tormenting the students.
As the story unfolds, Matilda discovers that she has developed a special telekinetic power—the ability to move objects with her mind. With this newfound ability, she uses her powers to stand up to Miss Trunchbull and bring justice to her school. Matilda also learns that Miss Honey is being mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, who is secretly her aunt and has been unfairly taking her inheritance. Matilda helps Miss Honey reclaim her home and fortune.
In the end, Matilda is adopted by Miss Honey, escaping her neglectful parents, and she finally finds the loving and supportive family she deserves. The story celebrates Matilda’s intelligence, courage, and kindness, while also highlighting the importance of standing up to injustice.