Give a brief description of the book that you are given. Matilda

" Mat ilda " is a children ' s novel written by Ro ald D ahl and illustrated by Qu entin Bla ke . It tells the story of a young girl named Mat ilda who is a gift ed reader and has a special connection with books . She is often rid ic u led and mist re ated by her family , particularly her cruel and ab us ive father and her ind ifferent mother . However , Mat ilda finds sol ace and strength in her love for reading and uses her intelligence and wit to out sm art those who try to harm her . The book follows Mat ilda ' s journey as she disco vers the power of her own voice and lear ns to stand up for herself against the odd s . </s>