Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)

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 · 948,302 ratings

164 pages· 31,115 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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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

Themes & topics

Books about imagination Books about kindness Books about honesty Books about friendship Books about hard work

What readers & critics say

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“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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