Books similar to "Matilda"
Discovering your next great read has never been easier! If you like "Matilda" by Roald Dahl, you're in the right place. Our curated list features books that share similar themes, styles or vibes.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
A young boy wins a golden ticket to visit the magical chocolate factory of the eccentric Willy Wonka, where he embarks on an adventure filled with whimsical surprises.
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The BFG
by Roald Dahl
A young girl befriends a big friendly giant who takes her on adventures to the land of giants and introduces her to the wonders of dreams and friendship.
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James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
A young boy escapes his life with his cruel relatives by climbing inside a giant peach, where he finds friendship with talking insects and embarks on an exciting journey.
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The Witches
by Roald Dahl
A young boy discovers that witches are real and plots to thwart their plan to eliminate children, with the help of his grandmother.
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Pippi Longstocking
by Astrid Lindgren
A spirited young girl with unusual strength and independence lives on her own, regularly getting into delightful mischief with her friends.
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The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
A young girl discovers a hidden, abandoned garden and with the help of new friends, transforms it into a vibrant sanctuary, while also finding friendship and healing.
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Anne of Green Gables
by L.M. Montgomery
The story of an imaginative and spirited girl who is mistakenly sent to live with two elderly siblings, and her adventures and growth in a new home.
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Wonder
by R.J. Palacio
A heartwarming story about a boy with facial differences who enters a mainstream school for the first time, and the lessons of acceptance, kindness, and friendship that unfold.
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The Gruffalo
by Julia Donaldson
A clever mouse uses his wits to avoid being eaten by various predators by telling them about a fearsome creature called the Gruffalo, only to encounter the real creature.
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Ella Enchanted
by Gail Carson Levine
A retelling of Cinderella where Ella is cursed with obedience, leading her on a quest to break her curse, filled with adventure and self-discovery.