Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 6 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 10 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 4 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 22 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents don't feel there are good role models
100% of parents don't think the messages are positive
100% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
100% of parents say it's too violent
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Most Recent Reviews

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 3.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Alaska
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    Matilda Rocks!

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    This Book Rocks!

    Matilda Wormwood is a good girl! Her parents like her brother better!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

  9. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0

    Great to read and discuss.

    I'm glad that I read this book to my son instead of letting him read it by himself when he got older. Lots of mean behaviors that you wouldn't want your child to imitate.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title iffy for age 3 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    alround terrible

    i think it was terrible

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title for age 2 and give it 0.0

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    to people all around dah world

    i like and so does my sister ,i'm sure you'll like it too

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    For everyone.

    This book is amazing! But the violence and the meaness is exagurated.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    awesome!

    This is a good book

  6. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    One of the best!

    I enjoyed the book more than anything. It was really nice. I was fascinated when I found out that Matilda could read such big books when she was so young at age. I wish I was that lucky. About her family I will say that they are the worst. I don't want parents like them. I don't think that only a cook book is needed for a house. About the principle Trunchbull I would like to say that it is the most APPROPRIATE name for her! I really hate the annoying fat lady! As for Ms.Honey, I wish I had a sister just like her. I mean as good and kind at heart. I was really sad when I found out that she had no home and things like that about her sad life. This is a TERRIFIC read! C'mon. What are you waiting for? Get it. Read it!

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Read on!!

    This is a brilliant book. It would be good for children aged 8-10

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    i got trapped in the dressing cupboard

    this book is about a girl called shephano and she gets trapped inside a dressing cupboard in class 5 the popular class.she fing a glow light and she takes and found out tthat it was a golden key.

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 8
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    MY FAVORITE BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

    This is a very, very good book for small kids who are bored. Matilda, I think, is a perfect person but her parents think she has the worst qualities in the world. I also think Mrs. Trunchbull is really, really, REALLY mean. She slung a girl around by her pigtails because she didn't like the pigtails. She also made a boy eat a ginormous chocolate cake. Matilda got her friend in trouble even though she didn't mean to. She has magical eye powers. Her teacher, Ms. Honey, wasn't overwhelmed enough even though she was very carried away. Matilda lived happily ever after with Ms. Honey. And her parents moved to Spain because her father sold rotten second-hand cars.

  10. I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    Great For 6-10 Year Olds

    I remember reading this book as a school assigment. Very interesting and creative. When the power that comes out of Matilda's eyes is explained, it seems very realistic. Won't interest older readers.

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 7
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 15 and give it 5.0

    its a love story.

    Romeo was throwing pebbles. And my daddy said stay away from Julliet. And I was beggging you please do'nt go. And I was crying on the stair case.And I said Romeo take me somewhere we can be alone.I'll be the princess and you'll be the prince. It's a love story baby just say yes.

  12. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A Must Read Book

    Matilda is a Teriffic book! But there are a few bad words in the book. Ms.Honey is really REALLY REALLY poor. I just can't belive Matilda could tip a glass cup WITH HER EYES!!! So read Matilda NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I CRIED IT WAS SO GOOD

    I REALLY LIKED THIS BOOK IT WAS SO INTERESTING. IT WAS ABOUT A GIRL WHO WASNT LOVED AND HER BROTHER WAS LOVED A TINY BIT ALL HER PARENTS WANTED TO DO WAS WATHCH T.V.SHE LOVED TO READ BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY UNTIL SHE FOUND OUT SHE COULD TAKE IT HOME. NEAR THE END SHE FOUND OUT THE AT SHE HAD A SPECIAL POWER WICH SHE USED ON HER HEADMISTRESS IN SCHOOL.AT THE END SHE IS ADOPTED BY A KIND LADY CALLED MISS HONEY. THEN THE REST OF HER FAMILY CATCH A PLANE AND WENT AWAY AND LEFT HER WITH MISS HONEY.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    a must-read-NOW book

    I really liked this book. It starts out with a girl whos parents don't love her as much as her older brother. Then, she goes to school and meets Mrs. Trumbelle. Mathilda goes to the school with a bad reputation, but only because her father sold a car to Mrs. Trumbelle. A very good book with and excellent ending.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    I liked the book

    I really like the book Matilda, it's nice to read it. This book is about a girl named Matilda. She's not just a girl, she is very clever. She goes to school, but there is a scary Headmistress, named Miss Trunchbull. Everyone is afraid of her. Then she figures out a plan to get Miss Trunchbull out of the school.. I really liked the book, it was very nice.

  17. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A must read book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I loved this book! You have too read this book! It does not matter how old you are, you just have to read this book!

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    An entertaining book but...

    OK. i will say that it is clever. i have problems w/ it tho. first, her parents ahve no love and no morals. the father is a crooked used car salesman and the mother could care less. the brother is a twit. and all the adults, save miss honey, are unsensitive, stupid, and just plain lame. the headmistress throws children through the air by their hair, lifts them up by their ears, and locks in cupboards full of spikes, to name a few. matilda is a genius, and 'keeps her sanity' by running circles around every adult she chooses. and there is a large role of telekinesis. otherwise, it stresses the role of friendship, intelligence, and justice. matilda has a best friend who sticks through the whole book. amazing. great read for 4-5 grades, because they will understand all the little intricacies of roald dahl.

  22. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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