: Matilda uses the local library to escape a household that values television over intellect.

: The librarian, Mrs. Phelps, recommends Great Expectations by Charles Dickens after Matilda finishes the entire children's section, marking her transition into adult literature. Reading Level 14 (DRA/Guided Reading)

If your query refers to (often dubbed "Dark Blue Band" in some systems), this generally corresponds to students in Grade 1 or 2 (ages 6–7) or Year 5 in the UK, depending on the specific scale used.

The Reader Part 2, Chapter 14 Summary & Analysis - LitCharts

: For context, a DRA Level 14 is typically associated with late first-grade proficiency. Other Notable "Reader" Literatures