Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1972 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Written by Roald Dahl · Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Part of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory series

A group of people travel through space and visit a hotel in orbit around the Earth.

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190 pages· 31,472 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Charlie Bucket and Willy Wonka embark on a wild space adventure in a giant elevator. As they speed through the cosmos, they visit the first space hotel and confront the menacing Vermicious Knids. With the fate of the world at stake, can they navigate these cosmic challenges and return safely? Join them on this thrilling intergalactic journey filled with unexpected twists and daring escapades.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of Matilda and The BFG!

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket’s back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world’’ first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride.

At a glance
Format
Pages
190
Words
31,472
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~Q
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
5063
Publication
Published
August 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142410325

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