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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

(1964, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Roald Dahl, Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Classic morality tale is highly entertaining.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The book is all about bad behavior, and it is exhibited--and punished--at every turn.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Not an issue.
  • Sex :

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

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 2 and give it 1.0

    i laghed because it was funny

    this movie or book is so fun iy is more for children there is no adults contact or adult lanuage.

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