Matilda by Roald Dahl
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Matilda is a child genius who uses her extra mental powers to right a wrong for her favorite teacher.
Dahl's portrayal of authority figures is atypical for him. I think that besides Dahl growing up when he did and the experiences he had, he is simply able to tap into a child's mind and see the world through their eyes.
Adults are nigh unto gods, in many respects, to most kids, like Greco-Roman gods. And Dahl understands, captures, portrays and satirizes that relationship.
And we get a funny yarn out of it all :D
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