Overview
This imaginative journey through Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory is as fun as it is instructive, with lessons in behavior, gratitude, and dreams. Always a classroom favorite!
Step into a world of pure imagination in this unforgettable classic from Roald Dahl, the beloved author of Matilda and The BFG. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a scrumptious, whimsical adventure filled with humor, heart, and just the right amount of mischief—perfect for readers of all ages.
When Willy Wonka, the eccentric and mysterious chocolatier, announces he's opening the gates of his world-famous factory to five lucky golden ticket winners, the world goes wild. Among the winners are: Augustus Gloop, who never stops eating; Veruca Salt, who always gets her way; Violet Beauregarde, a nonstop gum-chewer; Mike Teavee, glued to his screens; and Charlie Bucket—humble, kind, and full of wonder. For Charlie, the once-in-a-lifetime visit turns into a fantastical journey filled with chocolate rivers, nut-sorting squirrels, Oompa-Loompas, and magical surprises around every corner.
This timeless tale is as delightful as ever and packed with important lessons about greed, gratitude, and staying true to oneself. It’s a perfect pick for classroom read-alouds, character education, and shared family reading.
Perfect for:
- Elementary and middle-grade classrooms (Grades 3–6)
- Great title for literacy programs, summer reading and enrichment programs
- Celebrating creativity and character
- Thematic units on kindness, consequences, and fantasy
Themes: Imagination, integrity, consequences of behavior, family, adventure
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