ggggggggggggggggggggg

Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
Buy Used $3.99
Buy New $6.99
Quantity:
Yes, I want FREE Two-Day
Shipping with Amazon Prime

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering


Sell Us Your Item
For a $0.18 Gift Card

Learn more
More Buying Choices
172 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Share
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) [Paperback]
Roald Dahl (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Price: $6.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Special Offers Available
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Tuesday, November 6? Order it in the next 50 hours and 0 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Delivery may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Proceed to checkout to see estimated delivery dates. Learn More.
64 new from $3.31 107 used from $0.01 1 collectible from $10.09
Formats
Amazon Price New from Used from
Expand Hardcover $10.85 $3.99 $0.01
Expand Paperback $6.99 $3.31 $0.01
Mass Market Paperback -- -- $14.98
Expand Audio, CD, Unabridged, Audiobook $17.15 $14.02 $13.13
Expand Unknown Binding -- -- $5.79
Book Description
Release Date: April 12, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Puffin Modern Classics
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. But what they find is even wilder than any of the wild rumors, they've heard!

Special Offers and Product Promotions
This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
Frequently Bought Together
+ +
Price For All Three: $20.97

Show availability and shipping details
Buy the selected items together
This item: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Page 1 of 10
Back

James and the Giant Peach
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
Paperback
$6.99

Matilda
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
Paperback
$6.99

The BFG
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
› Roald Dahl
3.9 out of 5 stars (121)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
› E. B. White
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
Paperback
$7.99

Fantastic Mr. Fox
› Roald Dahl
4.7 out of 5 stars (122)
Paperback
$6.99

The Castle Corona
› Sharon Creech
4.5 out of 5 stars (11)
Paperback
$7.99

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Book 1)
› Jacqueline Jules
3.9 out of 5 stars (31)
Paperback
$4.99

The Witches
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (296)
Paperback
$6.99

Star in the Forest
› Laura Resau
3.8 out of 5 stars (9)
Hardcover
Next
Are any of these items inappropriate for this page? Let us know
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, along with Roald Dahl's other tales for younger readers, make him a true star of children's literature. Dahl seems to know just how far to go with his oddball fantasies; in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for example, nasty Violet Beauregarde blows up into a blueberry from sneaking forbidden chewing gum, and bratty Augustus Gloop is carried away on the river of chocolate he wouldn't resist. In fact, all manner of disasters can happen to the most obnoxiously deserving of children because Dahl portrays each incident with such resourcefulness and humor.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a singular delight, crammed with mad fantasy, childhood justice and revenge, and as much candy as you can eat. The book is also available in Spanish (Charlie y la Fabrica de Chocolate). (The suggested age range for this book is 9-12, but nobody this reviewer has met can resist it, including New York City bellhops, flight attendants, and grumpy teenagers.) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
The best books grow old gracefully. They retain their importance and affect each new generation as powerfully as the one before. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
Product Details
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Paperback: 155 pages
Publisher: Puffin (April 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142401080
ISBN-13: 978-0142401088
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price?
More About the Author
› Visit Amazon's Roald Dahl Page

Biography
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor of a job that would take him to"a wonderful faraway place. In 1933 he joined the Shell Company, which sent him to Mombasa in East Africa. When World War II began in 1939 he became a fighter pilot and in 1942 was made assistant air attaché in Washington, where he started to write short stories. His first major success as a writer for children was in 1964. Thereafter his children's books brought him increasing popularity, and when he died children mourned the world over, particularly in Britain where he had lived for many years.The BFG is dedicated to the memory of Roald Dahls eldest daughter, Olivia, who died from measles when she was seven - the same age at which his sister had died (fron appendicitis) over forty years before. Quentin Blake, the first Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books.
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars (517)
4.5 out of 5 stars
5 star
364 4 star
109 3 star
22 2 star
8 1 star
14 See all 517 customer reviews
“
I highly recommend this wonderfully enjoyable book to children and adults alike. ”
K. Olgren | 79 reviewers made a similar statement
“
Forget the movie and read this book instead! ”
A Book Lover | 47 reviewers made a similar statement
“
In this book, Charlie wins a Golden Ticket to get a tour inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. ”
Gabriel Fernandez | 59 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
60 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Children's Book of All Time April 8, 2002
By Jose R. Perez
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Along with his other classic, "James and the Giant Peach", Roald Dalh's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" stands at the top of the heap when it comes to children's books. This is a pure classic of imagination, storytelling and magic. Far superior to the film (where Willy Wonka becomes the title character), the book tells the story from Charlie Bucket's point of view. Charlie, who lives with his four ancient grandparents and his mother in a one-room house, is the kind of child who can only dream about his future, since his family has barely enough money to survive. When the Wonka chocolatier announces that five golden tickets to visit the aged factory have been carefully tucked inside chocolate bars the world over, Charlie's dreams are suddenly wide open. He stumbles on some money in the street, purchases a chocolate bar and is thrust into the limelight beccoming one of the five lucky vistors. The rest of the tale is one of scrumptous folly and nerve-wracking sentiment, highlighted by magical workers (the one and only Oompa Loompas), the etheral Willy Wonka, a host of loony characters - both adults and kids - and a thrill ride in a factory where time stands still and also rocks forwards, backwards, sideways and then some! It's a classic tale of the triumph of good over evil, generosity over greed and family over fair-weathered friends. Sure to be enjoyed by children of all ages, adults included, this is the best children's book ever written - and deserves prominent place in every child's library.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Charlie and the Chocolate factory May 22, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The gates of Mr. Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory are opening at last- and only five children are allowed inside. The only way they are allowed in is if they have the golden wrapper from a Wonka chocolate bar. And the five winners are: Augustus Gloop, Veruca salt, Violet Beauregrade, Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket. Charlie is the main character, and comes from a poor family made up of his mom, and two sets of grandparents. When his birthday comes around, he just gets a homemade scarf and a candy bar. But candy seems to be the latest craze all over the world, because it seems that 5 golden wrappers were hidden with the candy bar. Whoever discovered the wrappers would win a lifetime of chocolate, after a visit to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Each day, a new winner was announced. Day one was Augustus Gloop. Day two was Veruca Salt. Day three, Violet Beaurgrade, and day four was Mike Teavee. There was one day left for Charlie to find the golden wrapper. And after a fortunate buy, Charlie discovered it. Able to bring only one person, he brought his grandfather, who was closest to him. And the two went hoping for the chance to become the most famous people in the world. I think this book has an interesting plot, with lots of interesting changes happening to Charlie along the way. Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I strongly recommend it to anyone.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Desserts -- More Engaging Story Than the Movie Provides January 11, 2001
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Researchers constantly find that reading to children is valuable in a variety of ways, not least of which are instilling a love of reading and improved reading skills. With better parent-child bonding from reading, your child will also be more emotionally secure and able to relate better to others. Intellectual performance will expand as well. Spending time together watching television fails as a substitute.
To help other parents apply this advice, as a parent of four I consulted an expert, our youngest child, and asked her to share with me her favorite books that were read to her as a young child. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of her picks.

Since many people have seen the movie and not read the book, let me briefly compare them. The book creates more of a contrast between want and plenty. Charlie Bucket and his family are literally starving to death in the book. The book is also more of a moral tale, along the lines of Dickens. Some of the satire is much more wickedly funny as well. For example, each time something happens to one of the other children in the Chocolate Factory, the Oompa-Loompas sing a very witty, satirical song to emphasize the lesson . . . not unlike a Greek chorus.

If you don't know the story, Willie Wonka is a regular candy magician. He has made a chocolate ice cream that doesn't melt even when out in the sun all day. He can make a gumball that never melts in your mouth, so you never have to buy another. He has candy balloons that you can blow up, and then eat.

But his competitors sent spies into his factory and stole his secrets. So he fired all of his employees and closed the factory. Then, one day it started up again behind a locked gate. But no one ever came in or went out. You could see small shapes behind some of the windows. The candy comes out each day from a hole in the wall all packed and addressed for the post office.

Suddenly, Willie Wonka announces that the children who are the holders of five golden tickets (hidden in five of his candy bars) will be allowed a one day tour of the factory. Everyone wants one!

Augustus Gloop lives on candy. His mother isn't surprised when he gets a ticket because he always eating candy.

Miss Veruca Salt is spoiled and her parents are rich. Her father bought 100,000 candy bars and had the people in his factories open all the wrappers until they found one.

Miss Violet Beauregard is a world champion gum chewer, and has been working on the same piece for 3 years now.

Mike Teavee never leaves his television, and likes to shoot at the screen with his 8 toy pistols.

Charlie Bucket is a poor boy who lives next to the factory. His father has just lost his job. He gets one candy bar a year for his birthday. Alas, the candy bar did not have a ticket in it. Feeling sorry for him, his grandfather gives Charlie his last 10 cents. That doesn't do it either. What now?

Inside the Chocolate Factory is a world better than Oz. Every child will love to hear about its wonders. Every parent will feel terrific for reading about these amazing features and sharing them. If you are like me, you will especially like the INVENTING ROOM.

After you finish enjoying this story with your child, I suggest that you talk about what you can do to help poor children. After all, Willie Wonka only helped one. There are lots more out there. I guess he wanted each of us to have our chance to help.

The next time you are in the mood for a dessert, imagine that you can have one of Willie Wonka's amazing delights! It'll feed your imagination while keeping your waistline right where it is.

Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
› See all 517 customer reviews (newest first)
Write a customer review

Advertisement
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Buy this book and read it. It is fun for all ages. I am in my 40's and enjoyed it.
Published 25 days ago by P. S. Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars n
i love the story its is excellent and the character development is fantastic. I would highly recommend this book to my friends.
Published 1 month ago
4.0 out of 5 stars good book!!!!!¡¡¡¡
I like the book and Roald Dahl is a pretty good auther. So I say thumbs up to him. I recomend this book.
Published 1 month ago by Ingrid Vancil
4.0 out of 5 stars A Lifetime of Sweet Chocolatey Magic Intertwined with Life Lessons
This was a good read, and definitely could be used as an educational learning tool, much like the movie. However, the lessons aren't as deeply outlined as they are in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by NICOLE S
5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl - A Children's Literature Legend
My grandmother first read this to me when I was four years old. 24 years later I have read it again...and the Dahl magic is still there! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BCE
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchantingly Charming!
Many of Roald Dahl's books are branded as classics, and it is very easy to see why. This is among his finest and has inspired two whimsical films, which I also recommend to you,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lunette Slarma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read-aloud!
Amazon has received a lot of business from me personally but this summer I ordered for the school and I needed multiple copies...could Amazon deliver? Yes!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect children's book
This is a book that can make even the most stern adult become nostalgic.

Charlie is a poor kid who loves chocolate but unfortunately, his family can only afford to buy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lola Says
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Decision
Roald Dahl's entire published work should be required reading. He's a magician. I loved all his books as a child and I recently bought them all to enjoy again as an adult. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike42
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Let Your Education Be Neglected
"So please, oh please, we beg, we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall."--Roald Dahl, '···Chocolate. Read more
Published 4 months ago by "Rocky Raccoon"
Search Customer Reviews

Only search this product's reviews
Customers Also Bought Items By

E. B. White




Garth Williams



Beverly Cleary
Astrid Lindgren
Judy Blume
Andrew Clements
Kate DiCamillo
Mary Norton
Louis Sachar
Lin Oliver
Lynne Reid Banks
Louise Fitzhugh
C. S. Lewis
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Brock Cole
Frances Hodgson...
George Selden
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 11 books:
Squirrel Nutkin Colouring Book (Beatrix Potter) by Beatrix Potter on page 140
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in Back Matter
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics) by Ellen Raskin in Front Matter
Time Cat (Puffin Modern Classic) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Lloyd Alexander in Front Matter
A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories by Richard Peck in Front Matter
See all 11 books this book cites

100 books cite this book:
The Presence of the Past in Children's Literature (Contributions to the Study of World Literature) by Ann Lucas on page 205, page 206, and page 208
Reading Harry Potter: Critical Essays (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) by Giselle Liza Anatol in Front Matter, page 112, and page 115
George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Daily Discoveries for September: Thematic Learning Activities for Every Day by Elizabeth Cole Midgley on page 75, and page 76
How to Align Literacy Instruction, Assessment, and Standards: And Achieve Results You NEVER Dreamed Possible by Nancy L. Akhavan on page 211, and Back Matter
See all 100 books citing this book

Books on Related Topics (learn more)


Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Richard R. George
Discusses:
chocolate river
cacao beans
Charlie Bucket

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

Charlie & Chocolate Factory movie picture book by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Mike Teavee

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
$6.99
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Hardcover
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
$8.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
$6.99
The BFG by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
$6.99
Forumsvvv



Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
Buy Used $3.99
Buy New $6.99
Quantity:
Yes, I want FREE Two-Day
Shipping with Amazon Prime

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering


Sell Us Your Item
For a $0.18 Gift Card

Learn more
More Buying Choices
172 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Share
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) [Paperback]
Roald Dahl (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Price: $6.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Special Offers Available
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Tuesday, November 6? Order it in the next 50 hours and 0 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Delivery may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Proceed to checkout to see estimated delivery dates. Learn More.
64 new from $3.31 107 used from $0.01 1 collectible from $10.09
Formats
Amazon Price New from Used from
Expand Hardcover $10.85 $3.99 $0.01
Expand Paperback $6.99 $3.31 $0.01
Mass Market Paperback -- -- $14.98
Expand Audio, CD, Unabridged, Audiobook $17.15 $14.02 $13.13
Expand Unknown Binding -- -- $5.79
Book Description
Release Date: April 12, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Puffin Modern Classics
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. But what they find is even wilder than any of the wild rumors, they've heard!

Special Offers and Product Promotions
This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
Frequently Bought Together
+ +
Price For All Three: $20.97

Show availability and shipping details
Buy the selected items together
This item: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Page 1 of 10
Back

James and the Giant Peach
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
Paperback
$6.99

Matilda
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
Paperback
$6.99

The BFG
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
› Roald Dahl
3.9 out of 5 stars (121)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
› E. B. White
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
Paperback
$7.99

Fantastic Mr. Fox
› Roald Dahl
4.7 out of 5 stars (122)
Paperback
$6.99

The Castle Corona
› Sharon Creech
4.5 out of 5 stars (11)
Paperback
$7.99

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Book 1)
› Jacqueline Jules
3.9 out of 5 stars (31)
Paperback
$4.99

The Witches
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (296)
Paperback
$6.99

Star in the Forest
› Laura Resau
3.8 out of 5 stars (9)
Hardcover
Next
Are any of these items inappropriate for this page? Let us know
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, along with Roald Dahl's other tales for younger readers, make him a true star of children's literature. Dahl seems to know just how far to go with his oddball fantasies; in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for example, nasty Violet Beauregarde blows up into a blueberry from sneaking forbidden chewing gum, and bratty Augustus Gloop is carried away on the river of chocolate he wouldn't resist. In fact, all manner of disasters can happen to the most obnoxiously deserving of children because Dahl portrays each incident with such resourcefulness and humor.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a singular delight, crammed with mad fantasy, childhood justice and revenge, and as much candy as you can eat. The book is also available in Spanish (Charlie y la Fabrica de Chocolate). (The suggested age range for this book is 9-12, but nobody this reviewer has met can resist it, including New York City bellhops, flight attendants, and grumpy teenagers.) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
The best books grow old gracefully. They retain their importance and affect each new generation as powerfully as the one before. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
Product Details
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Paperback: 155 pages
Publisher: Puffin (April 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142401080
ISBN-13: 978-0142401088
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price?
More About the Author
› Visit Amazon's Roald Dahl Page

Biography
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor of a job that would take him to"a wonderful faraway place. In 1933 he joined the Shell Company, which sent him to Mombasa in East Africa. When World War II began in 1939 he became a fighter pilot and in 1942 was made assistant air attaché in Washington, where he started to write short stories. His first major success as a writer for children was in 1964. Thereafter his children's books brought him increasing popularity, and when he died children mourned the world over, particularly in Britain where he had lived for many years.The BFG is dedicated to the memory of Roald Dahls eldest daughter, Olivia, who died from measles when she was seven - the same age at which his sister had died (fron appendicitis) over forty years before. Quentin Blake, the first Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books.
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars (517)
4.5 out of 5 stars
5 star
364 4 star
109 3 star
22 2 star
8 1 star
14 See all 517 customer reviews
“
I highly recommend this wonderfully enjoyable book to children and adults alike. ”
K. Olgren | 79 reviewers made a similar statement
“
Forget the movie and read this book instead! ”
A Book Lover | 47 reviewers made a similar statement
“
In this book, Charlie wins a Golden Ticket to get a tour inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. ”
Gabriel Fernandez | 59 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
60 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Children's Book of All Time April 8, 2002
By Jose R. Perez
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Along with his other classic, "James and the Giant Peach", Roald Dalh's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" stands at the top of the heap when it comes to children's books. This is a pure classic of imagination, storytelling and magic. Far superior to the film (where Willy Wonka becomes the title character), the book tells the story from Charlie Bucket's point of view. Charlie, who lives with his four ancient grandparents and his mother in a one-room house, is the kind of child who can only dream about his future, since his family has barely enough money to survive. When the Wonka chocolatier announces that five golden tickets to visit the aged factory have been carefully tucked inside chocolate bars the world over, Charlie's dreams are suddenly wide open. He stumbles on some money in the street, purchases a chocolate bar and is thrust into the limelight beccoming one of the five lucky vistors. The rest of the tale is one of scrumptous folly and nerve-wracking sentiment, highlighted by magical workers (the one and only Oompa Loompas), the etheral Willy Wonka, a host of loony characters - both adults and kids - and a thrill ride in a factory where time stands still and also rocks forwards, backwards, sideways and then some! It's a classic tale of the triumph of good over evil, generosity over greed and family over fair-weathered friends. Sure to be enjoyed by children of all ages, adults included, this is the best children's book ever written - and deserves prominent place in every child's library.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Charlie and the Chocolate factory May 22, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The gates of Mr. Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory are opening at last- and only five children are allowed inside. The only way they are allowed in is if they have the golden wrapper from a Wonka chocolate bar. And the five winners are: Augustus Gloop, Veruca salt, Violet Beauregrade, Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket. Charlie is the main character, and comes from a poor family made up of his mom, and two sets of grandparents. When his birthday comes around, he just gets a homemade scarf and a candy bar. But candy seems to be the latest craze all over the world, because it seems that 5 golden wrappers were hidden with the candy bar. Whoever discovered the wrappers would win a lifetime of chocolate, after a visit to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Each day, a new winner was announced. Day one was Augustus Gloop. Day two was Veruca Salt. Day three, Violet Beaurgrade, and day four was Mike Teavee. There was one day left for Charlie to find the golden wrapper. And after a fortunate buy, Charlie discovered it. Able to bring only one person, he brought his grandfather, who was closest to him. And the two went hoping for the chance to become the most famous people in the world. I think this book has an interesting plot, with lots of interesting changes happening to Charlie along the way. Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I strongly recommend it to anyone.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Desserts -- More Engaging Story Than the Movie Provides January 11, 2001
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Researchers constantly find that reading to children is valuable in a variety of ways, not least of which are instilling a love of reading and improved reading skills. With better parent-child bonding from reading, your child will also be more emotionally secure and able to relate better to others. Intellectual performance will expand as well. Spending time together watching television fails as a substitute.
To help other parents apply this advice, as a parent of four I consulted an expert, our youngest child, and asked her to share with me her favorite books that were read to her as a young child. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of her picks.

Since many people have seen the movie and not read the book, let me briefly compare them. The book creates more of a contrast between want and plenty. Charlie Bucket and his family are literally starving to death in the book. The book is also more of a moral tale, along the lines of Dickens. Some of the satire is much more wickedly funny as well. For example, each time something happens to one of the other children in the Chocolate Factory, the Oompa-Loompas sing a very witty, satirical song to emphasize the lesson . . . not unlike a Greek chorus.

If you don't know the story, Willie Wonka is a regular candy magician. He has made a chocolate ice cream that doesn't melt even when out in the sun all day. He can make a gumball that never melts in your mouth, so you never have to buy another. He has candy balloons that you can blow up, and then eat.

But his competitors sent spies into his factory and stole his secrets. So he fired all of his employees and closed the factory. Then, one day it started up again behind a locked gate. But no one ever came in or went out. You could see small shapes behind some of the windows. The candy comes out each day from a hole in the wall all packed and addressed for the post office.

Suddenly, Willie Wonka announces that the children who are the holders of five golden tickets (hidden in five of his candy bars) will be allowed a one day tour of the factory. Everyone wants one!

Augustus Gloop lives on candy. His mother isn't surprised when he gets a ticket because he always eating candy.

Miss Veruca Salt is spoiled and her parents are rich. Her father bought 100,000 candy bars and had the people in his factories open all the wrappers until they found one.

Miss Violet Beauregard is a world champion gum chewer, and has been working on the same piece for 3 years now.

Mike Teavee never leaves his television, and likes to shoot at the screen with his 8 toy pistols.

Charlie Bucket is a poor boy who lives next to the factory. His father has just lost his job. He gets one candy bar a year for his birthday. Alas, the candy bar did not have a ticket in it. Feeling sorry for him, his grandfather gives Charlie his last 10 cents. That doesn't do it either. What now?

Inside the Chocolate Factory is a world better than Oz. Every child will love to hear about its wonders. Every parent will feel terrific for reading about these amazing features and sharing them. If you are like me, you will especially like the INVENTING ROOM.

After you finish enjoying this story with your child, I suggest that you talk about what you can do to help poor children. After all, Willie Wonka only helped one. There are lots more out there. I guess he wanted each of us to have our chance to help.

The next time you are in the mood for a dessert, imagine that you can have one of Willie Wonka's amazing delights! It'll feed your imagination while keeping your waistline right where it is.

Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
› See all 517 customer reviews (newest first)
Write a customer review

Advertisement
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Buy this book and read it. It is fun for all ages. I am in my 40's and enjoyed it.
Published 25 days ago by P. S. Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars n
i love the story its is excellent and the character development is fantastic. I would highly recommend this book to my friends.
Published 1 month ago
4.0 out of 5 stars good book!!!!!¡¡¡¡
I like the book and Roald Dahl is a pretty good auther. So I say thumbs up to him. I recomend this book.
Published 1 month ago by Ingrid Vancil
4.0 out of 5 stars A Lifetime of Sweet Chocolatey Magic Intertwined with Life Lessons
This was a good read, and definitely could be used as an educational learning tool, much like the movie. However, the lessons aren't as deeply outlined as they are in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by NICOLE S
5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl - A Children's Literature Legend
My grandmother first read this to me when I was four years old. 24 years later I have read it again...and the Dahl magic is still there! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BCE
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchantingly Charming!
Many of Roald Dahl's books are branded as classics, and it is very easy to see why. This is among his finest and has inspired two whimsical films, which I also recommend to you,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lunette Slarma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read-aloud!
Amazon has received a lot of business from me personally but this summer I ordered for the school and I needed multiple copies...could Amazon deliver? Yes!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect children's book
This is a book that can make even the most stern adult become nostalgic.

Charlie is a poor kid who loves chocolate but unfortunately, his family can only afford to buy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lola Says
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Decision
Roald Dahl's entire published work should be required reading. He's a magician. I loved all his books as a child and I recently bought them all to enjoy again as an adult. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike42
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Let Your Education Be Neglected
"So please, oh please, we beg, we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall."--Roald Dahl, '···Chocolate. Read more
Published 4 months ago by "Rocky Raccoon"
Search Customer Reviews

Only search this product's reviews
Customers Also Bought Items By

E. B. White




Garth Williams



Beverly Cleary
Astrid Lindgren
Judy Blume
Andrew Clements
Kate DiCamillo
Mary Norton
Louis Sachar
Lin Oliver
Lynne Reid Banks
Louise Fitzhugh
C. S. Lewis
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Brock Cole
Frances Hodgson...
George Selden
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 11 books:
Squirrel Nutkin Colouring Book (Beatrix Potter) by Beatrix Potter on page 140
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in Back Matter
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics) by Ellen Raskin in Front Matter
Time Cat (Puffin Modern Classic) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Lloyd Alexander in Front Matter
A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories by Richard Peck in Front Matter
See all 11 books this book cites

100 books cite this book:
The Presence of the Past in Children's Literature (Contributions to the Study of World Literature) by Ann Lucas on page 205, page 206, and page 208
Reading Harry Potter: Critical Essays (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) by Giselle Liza Anatol in Front Matter, page 112, and page 115
George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Daily Discoveries for September: Thematic Learning Activities for Every Day by Elizabeth Cole Midgley on page 75, and page 76
How to Align Literacy Instruction, Assessment, and Standards: And Achieve Results You NEVER Dreamed Possible by Nancy L. Akhavan on page 211, and Back Matter
See all 100 books citing this book

Books on Related Topics (learn more)


Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Richard R. George
Discusses:
chocolate river
cacao beans
Charlie Bucket

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

Charlie & Chocolate Factory movie picture book by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Mike Teavee

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
$6.99
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Hardcover
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
$8.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
$6.99
The BFG by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
$6.99
Forums



Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
Buy Used $3.99
Buy New $6.99
Quantity:
Yes, I want FREE Two-Day
Shipping with Amazon Prime

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering


Sell Us Your Item
For a $0.18 Gift Card

Learn more
More Buying Choices
172 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Share
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) [Paperback]
Roald Dahl (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Price: $6.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Special Offers Available
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Tuesday, November 6? Order it in the next 50 hours and 0 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Delivery may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Proceed to checkout to see estimated delivery dates. Learn More.
64 new from $3.31 107 used from $0.01 1 collectible from $10.09
Formats
Amazon Price New from Used from
Expand Hardcover $10.85 $3.99 $0.01
Expand Paperback $6.99 $3.31 $0.01
Mass Market Paperback -- -- $14.98
Expand Audio, CD, Unabridged, Audiobook $17.15 $14.02 $13.13
Expand Unknown Binding -- -- $5.79
Book Description
Release Date: April 12, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Puffin Modern Classics
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. But what they find is even wilder than any of the wild rumors, they've heard!

Special Offers and Product Promotions
This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
Frequently Bought Together
+ +
Price For All Three: $20.97

Show availability and shipping details
Buy the selected items together
This item: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Page 1 of 10
Back

James and the Giant Peach
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
Paperback
$6.99

Matilda
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
Paperback
$6.99

The BFG
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
› Roald Dahl
3.9 out of 5 stars (121)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
› E. B. White
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
Paperback
$7.99

Fantastic Mr. Fox
› Roald Dahl
4.7 out of 5 stars (122)
Paperback
$6.99

The Castle Corona
› Sharon Creech
4.5 out of 5 stars (11)
Paperback
$7.99

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Book 1)
› Jacqueline Jules
3.9 out of 5 stars (31)
Paperback
$4.99

The Witches
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (296)
Paperback
$6.99

Star in the Forest
› Laura Resau
3.8 out of 5 stars (9)
Hardcover
Next
Are any of these items inappropriate for this page? Let us know
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, along with Roald Dahl's other tales for younger readers, make him a true star of children's literature. Dahl seems to know just how far to go with his oddball fantasies; in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for example, nasty Violet Beauregarde blows up into a blueberry from sneaking forbidden chewing gum, and bratty Augustus Gloop is carried away on the river of chocolate he wouldn't resist. In fact, all manner of disasters can happen to the most obnoxiously deserving of children because Dahl portrays each incident with such resourcefulness and humor.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a singular delight, crammed with mad fantasy, childhood justice and revenge, and as much candy as you can eat. The book is also available in Spanish (Charlie y la Fabrica de Chocolate). (The suggested age range for this book is 9-12, but nobody this reviewer has met can resist it, including New York City bellhops, flight attendants, and grumpy teenagers.) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review
The best books grow old gracefully. They retain their importance and affect each new generation as powerfully as the one before. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
Product Details
Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Paperback: 155 pages
Publisher: Puffin (April 12, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0142401080
ISBN-13: 978-0142401088
Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
Would you like to update product info, give feedback on images, or tell us about a lower price?
More About the Author
› Visit Amazon's Roald Dahl Page

Biography
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway. As he explains in Boy, he turned down the idea of university in favor of a job that would take him to"a wonderful faraway place. In 1933 he joined the Shell Company, which sent him to Mombasa in East Africa. When World War II began in 1939 he became a fighter pilot and in 1942 was made assistant air attaché in Washington, where he started to write short stories. His first major success as a writer for children was in 1964. Thereafter his children's books brought him increasing popularity, and when he died children mourned the world over, particularly in Britain where he had lived for many years.The BFG is dedicated to the memory of Roald Dahls eldest daughter, Olivia, who died from measles when she was seven - the same age at which his sister had died (fron appendicitis) over forty years before. Quentin Blake, the first Children's Laureate of the United Kingdom, has illustrated most of Roald Dahl's children's books.
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars (517)
4.5 out of 5 stars
5 star
364 4 star
109 3 star
22 2 star
8 1 star
14 See all 517 customer reviews
“
I highly recommend this wonderfully enjoyable book to children and adults alike. ”
K. Olgren | 79 reviewers made a similar statement
“
Forget the movie and read this book instead! ”
A Book Lover | 47 reviewers made a similar statement
“
In this book, Charlie wins a Golden Ticket to get a tour inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. ”
Gabriel Fernandez | 59 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
60 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Children's Book of All Time April 8, 2002
By Jose R. Perez
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Along with his other classic, "James and the Giant Peach", Roald Dalh's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" stands at the top of the heap when it comes to children's books. This is a pure classic of imagination, storytelling and magic. Far superior to the film (where Willy Wonka becomes the title character), the book tells the story from Charlie Bucket's point of view. Charlie, who lives with his four ancient grandparents and his mother in a one-room house, is the kind of child who can only dream about his future, since his family has barely enough money to survive. When the Wonka chocolatier announces that five golden tickets to visit the aged factory have been carefully tucked inside chocolate bars the world over, Charlie's dreams are suddenly wide open. He stumbles on some money in the street, purchases a chocolate bar and is thrust into the limelight beccoming one of the five lucky vistors. The rest of the tale is one of scrumptous folly and nerve-wracking sentiment, highlighted by magical workers (the one and only Oompa Loompas), the etheral Willy Wonka, a host of loony characters - both adults and kids - and a thrill ride in a factory where time stands still and also rocks forwards, backwards, sideways and then some! It's a classic tale of the triumph of good over evil, generosity over greed and family over fair-weathered friends. Sure to be enjoyed by children of all ages, adults included, this is the best children's book ever written - and deserves prominent place in every child's library.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Charlie and the Chocolate factory May 22, 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
The gates of Mr. Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory are opening at last- and only five children are allowed inside. The only way they are allowed in is if they have the golden wrapper from a Wonka chocolate bar. And the five winners are: Augustus Gloop, Veruca salt, Violet Beauregrade, Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket. Charlie is the main character, and comes from a poor family made up of his mom, and two sets of grandparents. When his birthday comes around, he just gets a homemade scarf and a candy bar. But candy seems to be the latest craze all over the world, because it seems that 5 golden wrappers were hidden with the candy bar. Whoever discovered the wrappers would win a lifetime of chocolate, after a visit to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. Each day, a new winner was announced. Day one was Augustus Gloop. Day two was Veruca Salt. Day three, Violet Beaurgrade, and day four was Mike Teavee. There was one day left for Charlie to find the golden wrapper. And after a fortunate buy, Charlie discovered it. Able to bring only one person, he brought his grandfather, who was closest to him. And the two went hoping for the chance to become the most famous people in the world. I think this book has an interesting plot, with lots of interesting changes happening to Charlie along the way. Overall, I enjoyed this book, and I strongly recommend it to anyone.
Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Desserts -- More Engaging Story Than the Movie Provides January 11, 2001
By Donald Mitchell HALL OF FAMETOP 100 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
Researchers constantly find that reading to children is valuable in a variety of ways, not least of which are instilling a love of reading and improved reading skills. With better parent-child bonding from reading, your child will also be more emotionally secure and able to relate better to others. Intellectual performance will expand as well. Spending time together watching television fails as a substitute.
To help other parents apply this advice, as a parent of four I consulted an expert, our youngest child, and asked her to share with me her favorite books that were read to her as a young child. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was one of her picks.

Since many people have seen the movie and not read the book, let me briefly compare them. The book creates more of a contrast between want and plenty. Charlie Bucket and his family are literally starving to death in the book. The book is also more of a moral tale, along the lines of Dickens. Some of the satire is much more wickedly funny as well. For example, each time something happens to one of the other children in the Chocolate Factory, the Oompa-Loompas sing a very witty, satirical song to emphasize the lesson . . . not unlike a Greek chorus.

If you don't know the story, Willie Wonka is a regular candy magician. He has made a chocolate ice cream that doesn't melt even when out in the sun all day. He can make a gumball that never melts in your mouth, so you never have to buy another. He has candy balloons that you can blow up, and then eat.

But his competitors sent spies into his factory and stole his secrets. So he fired all of his employees and closed the factory. Then, one day it started up again behind a locked gate. But no one ever came in or went out. You could see small shapes behind some of the windows. The candy comes out each day from a hole in the wall all packed and addressed for the post office.

Suddenly, Willie Wonka announces that the children who are the holders of five golden tickets (hidden in five of his candy bars) will be allowed a one day tour of the factory. Everyone wants one!

Augustus Gloop lives on candy. His mother isn't surprised when he gets a ticket because he always eating candy.

Miss Veruca Salt is spoiled and her parents are rich. Her father bought 100,000 candy bars and had the people in his factories open all the wrappers until they found one.

Miss Violet Beauregard is a world champion gum chewer, and has been working on the same piece for 3 years now.

Mike Teavee never leaves his television, and likes to shoot at the screen with his 8 toy pistols.

Charlie Bucket is a poor boy who lives next to the factory. His father has just lost his job. He gets one candy bar a year for his birthday. Alas, the candy bar did not have a ticket in it. Feeling sorry for him, his grandfather gives Charlie his last 10 cents. That doesn't do it either. What now?

Inside the Chocolate Factory is a world better than Oz. Every child will love to hear about its wonders. Every parent will feel terrific for reading about these amazing features and sharing them. If you are like me, you will especially like the INVENTING ROOM.

After you finish enjoying this story with your child, I suggest that you talk about what you can do to help poor children. After all, Willie Wonka only helped one. There are lots more out there. I guess he wanted each of us to have our chance to help.

The next time you are in the mood for a dessert, imagine that you can have one of Willie Wonka's amazing delights! It'll feed your imagination while keeping your waistline right where it is.

Comment |
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
› See all 517 customer reviews (newest first)
Write a customer review

Advertisement
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Buy this book and read it. It is fun for all ages. I am in my 40's and enjoyed it.
Published 25 days ago by P. S. Klein
5.0 out of 5 stars n
i love the story its is excellent and the character development is fantastic. I would highly recommend this book to my friends.
Published 1 month ago
4.0 out of 5 stars good book!!!!!¡¡¡¡
I like the book and Roald Dahl is a pretty good auther. So I say thumbs up to him. I recomend this book.
Published 1 month ago by Ingrid Vancil
4.0 out of 5 stars A Lifetime of Sweet Chocolatey Magic Intertwined with Life Lessons
This was a good read, and definitely could be used as an educational learning tool, much like the movie. However, the lessons aren't as deeply outlined as they are in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by NICOLE S
5.0 out of 5 stars Roald Dahl - A Children's Literature Legend
My grandmother first read this to me when I was four years old. 24 years later I have read it again...and the Dahl magic is still there! Read more
Published 1 month ago by BCE
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchantingly Charming!
Many of Roald Dahl's books are branded as classics, and it is very easy to see why. This is among his finest and has inspired two whimsical films, which I also recommend to you,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lunette Slarma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read-aloud!
Amazon has received a lot of business from me personally but this summer I ordered for the school and I needed multiple copies...could Amazon deliver? Yes!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect children's book
This is a book that can make even the most stern adult become nostalgic.

Charlie is a poor kid who loves chocolate but unfortunately, his family can only afford to buy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lola Says
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Decision
Roald Dahl's entire published work should be required reading. He's a magician. I loved all his books as a child and I recently bought them all to enjoy again as an adult. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mike42
5.0 out of 5 stars Never Let Your Education Be Neglected
"So please, oh please, we beg, we pray,
Go throw your TV set away,
And in its place you can install
A lovely bookshelf on the wall."--Roald Dahl, '···Chocolate. Read more
Published 4 months ago by "Rocky Raccoon"
Search Customer Reviews

Only search this product's reviews
Customers Also Bought Items By

E. B. White




Garth Williams



Beverly Cleary
Astrid Lindgren
Judy Blume
Andrew Clements
Kate DiCamillo
Mary Norton
Louis Sachar
Lin Oliver
Lynne Reid Banks
Louise Fitzhugh
C. S. Lewis
Ruth Stiles Gannett
Brock Cole
Frances Hodgson...
George Selden
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 11 books:
Squirrel Nutkin Colouring Book (Beatrix Potter) by Beatrix Potter on page 140
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl in Back Matter
The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics) by Ellen Raskin in Front Matter
Time Cat (Puffin Modern Classic) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Lloyd Alexander in Front Matter
A Long Way From Chicago: A Novel in Stories by Richard Peck in Front Matter
See all 11 books this book cites

100 books cite this book:
The Presence of the Past in Children's Literature (Contributions to the Study of World Literature) by Ann Lucas on page 205, page 206, and page 208
Reading Harry Potter: Critical Essays (Contributions to the Study of Popular Culture) by Giselle Liza Anatol in Front Matter, page 112, and page 115
George's Marvelous Medicine by Roald Dahl in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Daily Discoveries for September: Thematic Learning Activities for Every Day by Elizabeth Cole Midgley on page 75, and page 76
How to Align Literacy Instruction, Assessment, and Standards: And Achieve Results You NEVER Dreamed Possible by Nancy L. Akhavan on page 211, and Back Matter
See all 100 books citing this book

Books on Related Topics (learn more)


Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Richard R. George
Discusses:
chocolate river
cacao beans
Charlie Bucket

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

Charlie & Chocolate Factory movie picture book by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Mike Teavee

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl
Discusses:
chocolate river
Grandpa Joe
Grandma Josephine

What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
$6.99
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Hardcover
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
$8.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
$6.99
The BFG by Roald Dahl Paperback
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
$6.99
Forums



Share your own customer images
Search inside this book
Buy Used $3.99
Buy New $6.99
Quantity:
Yes, I want FREE Two-Day
Shipping with Amazon Prime

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering


Sell Us Your Item
For a $0.18 Gift Card

Learn more
More Buying Choices
172 used & new from $0.01
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Share
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) [Paperback]
Roald Dahl (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (517 customer reviews)
Price: $6.99 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Special Offers Available
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.
Want it delivered Tuesday, November 6? Order it in the next 50 hours and 0 minutes, and choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details
Delivery may be impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Proceed to checkout to see estimated delivery dates. Learn More.
64 new from $3.31 107 used from $0.01 1 collectible from $10.09
Formats
Amazon Price New from Used from
Expand Hardcover $10.85 $3.99 $0.01
Expand Paperback $6.99 $3.31 $0.01
Mass Market Paperback -- -- $14.98
Expand Audio, CD, Unabridged, Audiobook $17.15 $14.02 $13.13
Expand Unknown Binding -- -- $5.79
Book Description
Release Date: April 12, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Puffin Modern Classics
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last, and only five lucky children will be allowed inside. But what they find is even wilder than any of the wild rumors, they've heard!

Special Offers and Product Promotions
This item is eligible for our 4-for-3 promotion. Eligible products include select Books. Buy any 4 eligible items and get the lowest-priced item free. Here's how (restrictions apply)
Frequently Bought Together
+ +
Price For All Three: $20.97

Show availability and shipping details
Buy the selected items together
This item: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (PMC) (Puffin Modern Classics) by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Matilda by Roald Dahl Paperback $6.99
Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
Page 1 of 10
Back

James and the Giant Peach
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (282)
Paperback
$6.99

Matilda
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (437)
Paperback
$6.99

The BFG
› Roald Dahl
4.6 out of 5 stars (422)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
› Roald Dahl
3.9 out of 5 stars (121)
Paperback
$6.99

Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
› E. B. White
4.7 out of 5 stars (574)
Paperback
$7.99

Fantastic Mr. Fox
› Roald Dahl
4.7 out of 5 stars (122)
Paperback
$6.99

The Castle Corona
› Sharon Creech
4.5 out of 5 stars (11)
Paperback
$7.99

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off (Book 1)
› Jacqueline Jules
3.9 out of 5 stars (31)
Paperback
$4.99

The Witches
› Roald Dahl
4.5 out of 5 stars (296)
Paperback
$6.99

Star in the Forest
› Laura Resau
3.8 out of 5 stars (9)
Hardcover
Next
Are any of these items inappropriate for this page? Let us know
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, along with Roald Dahl's other tales for younger readers, make him a true star of children's literature. Dahl seems to know just how far to go with his oddball fantasies; in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, for example, nasty Violet Beauregarde blows up into a blueberry from sneaking forbidden chewing gum, and bratty Augustus Gloop is carried away on the river of chocolate he wouldn't resist. In fact, all manner of disasters can happen to the most obnoxiously deserving of children because Dahl portrays each incident with such resourcefulness and humor.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a singular delight, crammed with mad fantasy, childhood justice and revenge, and as much candy as you can eat. The book is also available in Spa