Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Author: Roald Dahl
Illustrator: Alfred A. Knopf
Type: Juvenile
First Published: 1964
Pages: 162
Week: 6(13)

This is the classic story that has been turned into a couple of films where 5 children and their parents get a trip of a lifetime to a mysterious factory that produces the world's greatest chocolate. The chocolatier is as mysterious, Willy Wonka.
Each child on their adventure tells a bit about human nature.
This is one of the greatest books ever for children. The author has also written James and the Giant Peach. A great storyteller.

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