What level is Matilda?

Matilda | Dahl, Roald | Lexile & Reading Level: 840.
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Is Matilda suitable for 8 year olds?

As long as parents censor the mild, sporadic profanity, or at the very least talk to their child about why they shouldn't use such words, this story is perfectly suitable for children.
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Is Matilda good for a 6 year old?

"Matilda The Musical is recommended for a general audience. As an advisory to adults who might bring young people, the show is suitable for ages 6 and up.
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What age range is Matilda for?

We all love libraries! Or we should do anyway, and these books will ensure that your 8-12 year old will continue to do so.
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What age is OK to watch Matilda?

If you're thinking of going to see the show...

Matilda is recommended for kids ages six and up. If you do have a young child, ask an usher for a booster seat so he or she can see over the giant adult heads in the way.
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Is Matilda scary for 4 year olds?

The general consensus was that 4 was too little. There are some scary bits definitely - not as much dancing as in some other musical, but the songs are very accessible as is the plot and the cast is uniformly fantastic. Thanks.
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Is Matilda scary for kids?

Parents need to know that Matilda is a 1996 surreal family movie based on the book by Roald Dahl. It includes a lot of cartoonish violence, nearly all of it perpetrated by a bullying school principal. Children who displease the evil principal are put in "the chokey," a dark closet lined with nails and broken glass.
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Is Matilda middle grade?

Matilda is a wonderful romp -- a great read-aloud for young children, and a mild challenge for middle graders to read themselves. Either way, it's tons of fun and immensely satisfying.
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Which Roald Dahl books are best for 5 year olds?

The best Roald Dahl books for kids
  1. Matilda. ...
  2. James and the Giant Peach. ...
  3. The BFG. ...
  4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. ...
  5. The Witches. ...
  6. Fantastic Mr. ...
  7. Danny the Champion of the World. ...
  8. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me.
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What age can I read Roald Dahl to my child?

Children will undoubtedly relate to the plots and use their imagination to become fully engaged in the stories. This particular Roald Dahl collection is a brilliant option for children aged between 7-9, as they are growing and confident in their reading skills.
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Why should kids read Matilda?

Matilda teaches us that it isn't okay to be bullied and manipulated. She is brave and stands up for herself against people who are way elder, larger and stronger than her, which includes her parents and Trunchbull. She helps Miss Honey find the courage to stand up to her evil aunt Miss Trunchbull and reclaim her home.
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What are reading levels?

Reading levels are a detailed way to pair your child's reading ability with books they can successfully read and understand. Reading levels are an effective way to measure a child's reading progress.
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Is Matilda based on a true story?

How did the story of Matilda come about? Dahl published Mathilda in 1988, a few years before his death, after a couple of years of writing and based many of the events and characters on personages from his actual life.
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Is Matilda a horror?

Matilda is supposedly a charming children's movie based on a charming children's book by Roald Dahl, who specialised in writing charming stories for children to read charmingly. But in reality it is a terrifying tale of child endangerment, domestic abuse, Carrie-esque displays of supernatural telekinesis, and torture.
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Is Matilda violent?

By Roald Dahl

A kids' book can be scary, but not too scary. Well, you might be surprised at how much violence there actually is in Matilda. There's physical, mental, and emotional abuse of both children and adults. The Trunchbull is as likely to hurl insults at someone as she is to hurl that someone across the field.
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Does Netflix have Matilda?

Am. Ready. A Matilda musical movie is coming to Netflix. Yes, Roald Dahl's tiny, telekinetic bookworm, Matilda Wormwood, is being brought to life once more in the upcoming Netflix adaptation of the hit Broadway musical Matilda.
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Is Matilda on Disney plus?

The larger-than-life tale of a little girl gifted with genius intelligence and magical powers - which she uses to survive her self-absorbed parents and an evil private school principal. A subversively charming family hit! Get Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.
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Is Matilda worth watching?

It's witty, beautifully acted, well shot, and equal parts dark and hopeful, enough to appeal to older audiences as well as kids.
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Are Roald Dahl books suitable for 7 year olds?

Roald Dahl's special dash of magic has transformed countless children into readers. Packed with suspense and imagination, plus zesty language that really broadens reading horizons, these shorter favourites open up the door into his extraordinary world.
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What is the easiest Roald Dahl book to read?

Here are my top 3 Roald Dahl books for early readers (children under 6).
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Happy Roald Dahl Day!
  • The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me. This book was published in 1985. ...
  • Esio Trot. ...
  • The Magic Finger.
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