I haven't found one Roald Dahl book that I didn't like. This is my absolute favourite. I don't remember when I first read it but I have read it many times since then.
The story is about Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who can only have a chocolate bar once a year. And most kids think they've got it bad? Maybe this is Roald Dahl's way of teaching them. Anyway, Charlie lives in a run down house with his Father, Mother and four Grandparents. They live on cabbage soup and bread. To make things worse, they live right next to Willy Wonkas amazing chocolate factory.
Willy Wonka decides to run a competition. He puts five golden tickets in five chocolate bars which could be anywhere in the world. These tickets will gain the person entry to the legendary factory for one dayand meet the workers that have never been seen going in or out of the factory. They also get a lifetimes supply of sweets.
As might be expected, the kids who win the tickets are all brats (except for Charlie). The Oompa Loompas (and Wonka) seem to find it funny to teach these kids a lesson. The songs that the Oompa Loompas sing are hilarious.
As they are going through the factory we see all sorts as wonderful things, Toffee Apple Trees, Cavity Filling Caramels, Fizzy Lemonade Swimming Pools and Everlasting Gobstoppers. All wonderful things that every child wants.
This magical book is perfect for children but I'm 18 years old and still love it!
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