MATILDA, by Roald Dahl tells the story of a brilliant and kind young girl named Matilda Wormwood, who is neglected by her crude parents and mistreated by the tyrannical headmistress Miss Trunchbull.  Matilda discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to stand up for herself and her beloved teacher, Miss Honey.  Ultimately, Matilda helps Miss Honey reclaim her inheritance and escapes her unloving family, finding happiness with Miss Honey.