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Fantasy · LightA poor boy wins a golden ticket to see inside a candy factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
See it on Amazon1964Easy readFast pace
What it is about
Charlie Bucket, a boy from a poor family, wins one of five golden tickets to visit Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s classic is funny and slightly sinister.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy fantasy with a fully imagined world, with a light mood and a fast pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Imagination · Candy · Children
Screen adaptation
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
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About the author
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