- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Puffin Books; Movie tie-in ed edition (30 Jun 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141319909
- ISBN-13: 978-0141319902
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 946,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For the first time in a decade, Willy Wonka, the reclusive and eccentric chocolate maker, is opening his doors to the public--well, five members of the public, actually. The lucky five who find a Golden Ticket in their Wonka bars will receive a private tour of the factory, given by Mr Wonka himself. For young Charlie Bucket, this a dream come true. So when he finds a dollar bill in the street, he can't help but buy two Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delights--even though his impoverished family could certainly use the extra dollar for food. But as Charlie unwraps the second chocolate bar, he sees the glimmer of gold just under the wrapper. The very next day, Charlie, along with his unworthy fellow winners Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Augustus Gloop, steps through the factory gates to discover whether or not the rumours surrounding the Chocolate Factory and its mysterious owner are true. What they find is that the gossip can't compare to the extraordinary truth, and for Charlie, life will never be the same again. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: another unforgettable masterpiece from the legendary Roald Dahl, never fails to delight, thrill and utterly captivate. (Ages 9 to 12) --Susan Harrison
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Amazon.co.uk Review
For the first time in a decade, Willy Wonka, the reclusive and eccentric chocolate maker, is opening his doors to the public--well, five members of the public to be exact. The lucky five who find a Golden Ticket in their Wonka chocolate bars will receive a private tour of the factory, given by Mr Wonka himself. For young Charlie Bucket, this a dream come true. So when he finds a dollar bill in the street, he can't help but buy two Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delights--even though his impoverished family could certainly use the extra dollar for food. But as Charlie unwraps the second chocolate bar, he sees the glimmer of gold just under the wrapper! The very next day, Charlie, along with his unworthy fellow winners Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Augustus Gloop, steps through the factory gates to discover whether or not the rumours surrounding the Chocolate Factory and its mysterious owner are true. What they find is that the gossip can't compare to the extraordinary truth, and for Charlie, life will never be the same again. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, another unforgettable masterpiece from the legendary Roald Dahl, never fails to delight, thrill and utterly captivate. (Ages 9 to 12)
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best books ever written,
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This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Fiction) (Paperback)
Roald Dahl's darkly sarcastic but never patronising style has made his books hugely popular with children all over the world. This is my favourite book of his by a long way. His books give children exactly what they want to read with a child's-eye view and not an adult's perception of what children should like which makes so many children's books disappointing to read. They are also hugely funny with great characters showing just how absurd grown ups are and how unfair the adult world can be. I've never met anyone who didn't like Roald Dahl's childrens books when they were a child.I first read this book in hospital as a child and it has been with me ever since. I do truly believe it is one of the top five best books ever written. It has a great story, great characters and it's a great exciting and funny read. I would recommend it to anyone of any age, from young children having it read to them to older children reading theirselves or even adults so that they never forget what it's like to be a child. Some people have even considered this book to have religious symbolism with it's themes of tempation and sin. I'm not sure about that, and I'm not going to go into it here, but it shows the levels this book could be read at if you felt the need to overanalyse it. A great, hugely funny & gripping book I would highly recommend to anyone who hasn't read it yet. I challenge anyone not to enjoy this book. Even the stuffiest and most boring adult will find something to appreciate here and all children will be simply delighted with it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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chocolate heaven,
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This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Audio CD)
My 2 boys, aged 5 and 6, loved listening to this and it kept them very quiet in the car for longer than expected. They have listened to it again and again since they got it and don't seem to be bored yet!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well Worth Reading,
This review is from: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin Fiction) (Paperback)
Story Summary: A poor boy wins a chance to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory along with four other children. Strange things happen to the children as they tour the factory and their bad behavior gets the better of them!
My Opinion: There was an old movie made of this book and I didn't like it as a kid so I didn't think I'd like the book. However, after reading "The Witches", I thought I should take a look at Charlie. It was actually pretty cool. It wasn't as good as "The Witches", but a different sort of fun. Roald Dahl has such a crazy imagination! So many strange and funny things happen in the book. I laughed a lot and I found the ideas very interesting. Imagine, for example, that all four of your grandparents slept in the same bedroom of your house and never left their beds. How funny! What did I learn from the story? Roald Dahl tries to teach us something about good and bad with the five children in this book. For example, Veruca Salt is very spoiled. I think we can all relate to knowing children who are spoiled and most of the time we either just don't like them or we are jealous of them. It is interesting for me to remember what it was like to be a child and to remember a child's perspective on what is good and bad. Again, I can't wait to share this book with my young son. I wonder what parts will make him laugh. I wonder what he will think of the characters. This is a great book and well worth reading. Good fun!
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