Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1964 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Written by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Part of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory series

A poor boy finds a golden ticket to visit a mysterious and magical chocolate factory

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 948,941 ratings
164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read· 810L
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Bookroo's summary

Charlie Bucket, a kind-hearted boy, wins a golden ticket to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory. Alongside four other children, each with their own quirks, Charlie embarks on a fantastical adventure. As they explore the factory's wonders, unexpected challenges test their character. Will Charlie's honesty and bravery help him navigate the surprises within? What secrets does the factory hold, and who will emerge changed forever? Discover the magic and mystery behind the factory's doors.

From the publisher

From the author of The BFG and Matilda!

Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory is opening at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!

At a glance
Format
Pages
164
Words
31,115
Reading age
7–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
810L
What readers & critics say

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5.9

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6.5

We had so much fun with this book. It is a book beyond all imagination. It gets all the wheels spinning in our little boys' minds. They love hearing all the descriptions of the chocolates and candies. And it is especially encouraging that little Charlie Bucket is such a good and caring boy that has good returned to him in every sense of the word.

Mom of Boys

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~S
Scholastic level
R
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
20
Publication
Published
September 6, 1964
First published
January 17, 1964
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142410318

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