While it certainly isn't educational in any manner, this book is a real gem. The amount of creativity that is contained within is exceptional, even 7 years after reading it I can still see the influence that this book, and all of the other fine books Mr. Dhal has written on my girl. Of course that might also be the reason for her insatiable sweet tooth...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Common Sense says
Classic morality tale is highly entertaining.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 6 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Parents need to know that, overall, this story is a vividly told wild ride with amusing, cartoon-like sketches that will keep kids excited and laughing. Various forms of bad behavior are demonstrated -- but the punishments perfectly fit the crimes. The main character also lives a life of poverty that's portrayed as bleak and depressing, although the love between him and his family makes their day-to-day struggles more bearable.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the various children who win the right to tour the chocolate factory and how their flaws ultimately seal their fates. What are your first impressions of Willy Wonka? Do you change your opinion about him over the course of the book? Even though Charlie wasn't completely innocent, why was he chosen to run the factory in the end? If you were given the opportunity to see your favorite candy maker's factory headquarters, how would you behave? Who would you take with you as your special guest?
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- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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Marvelous fun.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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Excellent fun for fives and up
I loved reading it and my son was mesmerised. It;s good fun and very imaginative.
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Hi, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is so Fantastic. I read it to my small sister and that is how she know how to read.
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Hi, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is so Fantastic. I read it to my small sister and that is how she know how to read.
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
Cool!
Some of it might be hard for little kids to understand but I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! :)
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