WonkaMania: The Search for Your Golden Ticket (Paperback)

by Kris Rasmussen (Author)
Key Phrases: mono mono mono, chocolate river, chocolate factory, Willy Wonka, Golden Ticket, Truth Craving (more...)

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Product Description
For years Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been everybody's non-pollutionary, anti-institutionary, pro-confectionery factory of fun! Now take a look at all of the pop culture icons from the original film and book: the Golden Ticket, Oompa-Loompas, and the spectacular chocolate factory. Through the lens of Scripture, readers discover what this classic tale can teach us about pride, greed, laziness, temptation, and purpose in our own walk of faith.

From the Back Cover
For years Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been everybody's non-pollutionary, anti-institutionary, pro-confectionery factory of fun!
Find Out:

• Why you should be more like an Oompa-Loompa
• If there's a Slugworth who whispers in your ear
• What caused a $540,000 filming oops (and other fun Chocolate Factory facts)
• What the world of Wonka has to say about pride, greed, laziness, and your purpose in life

Author Kris Rasmussen has been a contributing author for CCM and Relevant magazines, specializing in pop culture and entertainment. She continues to work as a freelance writer for a variety of Christian publications and spends much of her time around young adults through her involvement with local youth ministry. She lives in Petoskey, Michigan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (May 9, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141430546X
• ISBN-13: 978-1414305462
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,437,850 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nuggets, nuggets, nuggets, July 19, 2005

By	Dan Danielson "guru of all gurus" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I was one of the first to pre-order this from Rasmussen's website. After reading it, it made me wanna rush out and see the movie. Now that I have, I'm gonna re-read the book. Very insightful nuggets and a must-own for Charlie/Wonka fans.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend, August 8, 2005

By	Mary E. Hartman "mhartman47" (Hanford,CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I heard about this book at a Christian Camp where the speaker for a group of 4th-6th grade students. This book not only kept them entertained through the relation to Wonka, but also led them to ask big quetsions, about God and salvation. This is a must for upper elementary children's ministry

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WonkaMania is Scrumdidilyumptious!, July 14, 2005

By	Angela (VA) - See all my reviews

A great book for the young, the young-at-heart, and especially the analytical! Kris Rasmussen writes in a friendly, engaging style, yet provides a thorough analysis of Biblical themes throughout the story. She uses the characters and their trip through the chocolate factory as a vehicle for illustrating spiritual truths in a way that is easily understood.

I used parts of the book for a 5 day Jr. High VBS program with great results. The parents were excited about it, the kids had fun, and I was able to elicit some interesting discussions about faith.

Recommended for use with kids, or just for your own pleasure. A fun and thought-provoking read.