Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator CD [Abridged, Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Roald Dahl (Author), Eric Idle (Reader)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Now that he's won the chocolate factory,what's next for Charlie?

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket is back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world's first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride.

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About the Author

Roald Dahl is considered one of the most beloved writers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including The Witches and Matilda, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

From AudioFile

Dahl's wit and freewheeling sense of fun and nonsense survive intact in this sequel to the perennially favorite CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Eric Idle, of Monty Python fame, plunges headlong into this story of space travel, aliens, and magic, courtesy of Wonka and his factory. Dahl's trenchant humor takes flight with Idle's hilarious versions of crabby old folks, a fatheaded President, idealistic children, and the wizardly Wonka. You'll recognize shades of Python in this circus for the ears--an audiobook deserving of a place next to such classics as THE WIZARD OF OZ, THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, and ALICE IN WONDERLAND. It takes a gifted actor and comedian to push such great youth fiction beyond its already grand scale. If you've somehow missed Dahl or Idle, treat yourself and the kids to this funhouse of wisdom, humor, and absurdity. D.J.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: HarperFestival; Unabridged edition (July 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060597844
• ISBN-13: 978-0060597849
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #649,438 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece, July 27, 2005

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Diane Shreve (Tempe, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator CD (Audio CD)

I recommend this audio CD 110%, for people of all ages. There is none better than Eric Idle, and he does supremely with this particular item. His voice, his narration, and his actions through words really bring Roald Dahl's book to life. It is highly enjoyable, as well as hilarious.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterical, July 2, 2009

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This review is from: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator CD (Audio CD)

I get the feeling that the narrator is a bit hyperactive, which is perfect for reading this book. Fun, albeit occasionally inconsistent, voices along with jokes, puns, and quirky plot turns make for a side-splitting listen.