Matilda

by Roald Dahl

Matilda: Chapter 7 Summary


Miss Honey

Matilda begins her education at Crunchem Hall Primary School. Her teacher is Miss Honey, a sweet, pretty young woman who understands children very well. Her students love her.

The Headmistress of Matilda’s school, Miss Trunchbull, is Miss Honey’s opposite. All of the children and teachers are afraid of Miss Trunchbull, who sows terror wherever she goes. When she walks through the school hallways, she never pauses or stops for anyone. She just zooms straight through the crowds of children, sending surprised little ones flying in all...

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