"Matilda" by Roald Dahl is a beloved children's novel about a brilliant and kind-hearted girl named Matilda Wormwood. Despite being mistreated by her neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she has extraordinary telekinetic powers. With courage and cleverness, she stands up for herself and her friends, ultimately transforming her life and the lives of those around her.