A very wicked headmistress
Age rating: Ages 9–13 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1995
At a peculiar boarding school, the students are subjected to the strict and eccentric rules of the headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Matilda, a gifted student, must find a way to overcome her tyrannical teacher.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Miss Trunchbull's punishments are physically intimidating.
No profanity is used by the characters.
Blasphemous language is absent from the text.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
Suicide or self-harm is not a theme.
Miss Trunchbull's character is frightening.
Matilda has telekinetic powers.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The narrative does not promote non-Christian worldviews.
God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMatilda shows courage in defying Miss Trunchbull.
Christian faith is not a focus of the story.
Matilda shows love for her friends and family.
Themes of grace or repentance are absent.
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