Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Paperback – August 16, 2007

A fine book for young children

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teapot

October 2, 2016

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Not too sweet, not too tart, this book gently, humorously, and cleverly, but unmistakably messages children to be kind, not greedy, not selfish, not rude, and not addicted, whether to food, power, or entertainment, while telling an amusing fantastic tale in which comeuppance is delightfully doled out and virtue is rewarded. A valuable story for all children, both good kids and insufferable brats.

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Elizabeth A. Chapin-Pinotti

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Terrific Themes for All Ages

September 25, 2017

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a story to be read again and again. It captures Dahl's excellence in making a hero out of the least popular child around. This is a great tale to reinforce that wealth does not trump poverty and that good guys can finish first. Reading this book in secondary school helps students grasp the deeper meanings of themes, symbols and motifs that can be missed at first glance.

-- Elizabeth Chapin-Pinotti

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Bravo X100 for this book!

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Hyped Reviewer

June 19, 2015

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About a poor boy named Charlie Bucket who loves Willie Wonka's chocolate. The Wonka factory had been closed for years, and when Mr. Wonka gives an opportunity to five lucky children who finds a shimmering golden paper called the Golden Ticket ( which is a free entrance ticket to the factory of Willie Wonka) , and whoever wins gets a free supply of chocolate for the rest of their lives. Charlie finds a green dollar, and he buys some chocolate bars in an ordinary store and finds the last Golden Ticket ever in the whole world. I recommend this book for children because they will show big interest (I predict) and a lot of laughter- and singing. An exciting tour through the best chocolate factory in the world, followed by four other unmistakably crazy chocolate- lovers. Funny children, great chocolate inventions, and some crazy singing! What is a better combo than this?

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Morality Tale for Children and Adults

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Eva

December 19, 2014

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When I was in first grade, I broke me arm and dislocated my shoulder. The best part of my recuperation was that every night, my father would read to me. The book he brought home was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I love the humor of it, the fitting ends of each of the misbehaving children, and the sheer wonder of a place as magical as Willie Wonka's factory. The 50th anniversary edition (strange to realize I'm older than this book) has new artwork, which I didn't like as much as the original, and the Oompa Loompas have been redesigned, which I also didn't like. Classic books should stay as they were written. But the core of the story remains intact.

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Loved by the next generation

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Chocoholic

April 28, 2015

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Wonderful classic! My 8-year-old son read this to himself and, later, I read it out loud to both my sons (ages 8 and 6). They loved it! I hadn't read this as a child - only saw the movie. Had I known the book was so much better, I would have read it a long time ago. I always had a problem with a part of the ending in the movie, and now I know why. That part wasn't in the book at all, and the story is so much better without it. So far this is our favorite Roald Dahl book.

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The greatest pop-up book ever!

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hbmunchen

February 19, 2016

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I love Roald Dahl, but my 4 year-old is too young for the stories. This pop-up book is perfect. The pop-ups are fantastic - one page has the factory. There are pull-out tabs with song words and lift-up flaps. Even though the story is condensed, it's still pretty long. We read it over 3 or 4 nights. This is the 2nd one I've bought as this is for a gift. I think I'll buy more as it's perfect.

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Fabulous and fun book to read with your kids!

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Bekki Feil

December 6, 2016

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We, me and my twin 6 year old boys, absolutely love the movie and love the book even more. I wish we would have read the book first. It is a wonderful story to read with your kids. It keeps their attention and introduces them to chapter books. They can easily follow along and love to see the illustrations. Roald Dahl is an amazing story teller.

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Love this book , though watched movies so many times but reading a book is awesome.

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Charles M.

Not as good as the movie

I assumed the book would be great because the 1st movie was, but although it is rare, the movie was better! The version with Gene Wilder.

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warthog

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Dark humor and delicious candy

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I read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to my 9- and 11-year-old boys and they both loved it. The rooms Willy Wonka shows the children and the Oompa Loompa songs are very clever.Read more

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