Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

(1964, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Roald Dahl, Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman)

Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 3 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 18 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 3 and up.

They give it three stars

Based on 22 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Marvelous fun.

    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...

  2. I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Excellent fun for fives and up

    I loved reading it and my son was mesmerised. It;s good fun and very imaginative.

  3. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    harlie and the Chocolate Factory

    harlie and the Chocolate Factory

  4. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

  5. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    laughed

    i think this is very interesting story book.i like to read it reading is a very perfect method,if reading well we have to improve our knlodge.that is my method.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    laughed

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    "you must read it!"

  9. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Fantastic, fun read

    I read this book and watched the movie as a kid, and I love them both just as much now as I did then. My son enjoyed it thoroughly, just as much as I did, and I can't wait to watch the movie with him. I don't understand why there are red buttons in the "rate it" chart-it's been given an overall "on" rating, even for as young as 5 year olds to listen to it. I found nothing objectionable in it, although I did have to reassure my son everyone would walk out of the factory just fine in the end. But he's a real worrier, so I'm betting most kids will be ok.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0

  15. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  16. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

  17. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Very well-written! A must read for children and adults alike.

    I read "Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" when I was 10 years old and re-read it several times until I discovered "James & The Giant Peach", also by Roald Dahl and fell in love all over again with his whacky fables. You must read this book and recommend it to your children and you and your family must see BOTH the movies that have been made from the story.

  18. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Chocoholic Delight

    This delightful tale creates such vivid imagery you'll be tempted to head for the local chocolate store for a snack! The kids can't help but pick up on the fact that the "good" boy is the only one who succeeds in making it through the whole tour, and then gets a huge blessing for his whole family too! A good engaging story that kids will never tire of hearing.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    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.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    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.

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Negative message

    Cool!

    Some of it might be hard for little kids to understand but I LOVE THIS BOOK!!! :)

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    i laughed

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 3.0

    charlie and the chocolate factory

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 5.0

    Entertaining and meaningful

    This novel is a one out of a thousand books. The description in the novel of everything is superior. Everything including the description of the characters is very detailed. It’s a very catchy book because it makes you feel like you are inside the story itself. The book is very enjoyable and high-quality. This book is astonishingly intense. These kinds of books are rarely made. The book has a magnificent moral and is extremely entertaining as well. Dahl has described the moral in a different kind of way. Usually, the books I read are either entertaining OR have an important moral, but this book is 2 in 1. There were just 2 minor parts of the book that were boring. Other than that, overall, the book was phenomenal.

  7. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    A fantastic book

    This book is great and has good a good sense of humor. Kids will enjoy this book as well as adults. This book is for every age. If you want a great book to read and have a great imagiation this is the book for you.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in District of Columbia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    wonderful

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Perfect Book!

    Charlie is the best book by Roald Dahl, EVER. The only bad words are ass and bugger, but that's all. I think the book is good because Willy Wonka punishes the kids who are bad and Charlie, who is good, is the winner. You have to read this book if you are over 7. To the kid who said that chocolate can make you overweight: Not true. It's actually good for you. I repeat, read this book if you are over 7!!!!

  11. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Really Great Book:

    This is one one of my favorite books. Dahl is one of my favorite authors (with R.L. Stine being in first place).

  12. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    1 of the best books for kids...

    this is one of the greatest books u can ever buy ur kid. i got it wen i was younger and i just loved it!! everything a kid dreams of: unfair treatment getting punished, enablement to "fly", and of course what every kid loves, candy and chocolate...and endless supply...it has no bad morals in it, actually it teaches something parent want to hammer into kids heads, "be good"...all the characters who misbehave and are well "brats" basiclly are justly punished, and the good hero is rewarded. the book is unique in itself, and its full of laughter and amazing twists and quirks! ur kid will love it!

  13. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Pretty darn good

    I first read this book when I was 10 and I have loved it ever since. I like it because the characters seemed so real, because the mean kids didn't win, but they came out basicly ok(if a bit "alterd"). I liked it because it made me laugh. I defenitly rocommend it.

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Markize crunk books

    The book is a amazing it is about this boy name Charlie abnd his family is poor.Charlie goes to the willy wonka chocalote factory with other kids but he's the only one to make it through.I think you will like this book espically the people who like chocolate so check this book out and see for yourself.

  15. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Yummy

    I really liked reading this book because it talks about chocolate and many other candies. I also think is a good book because Charlie goes with a lot of people that don't listen. I also think that all of the kids deserved what happened to them that is another reason that I liked reading this book. When I think about it he was probably tempted to do what they were doing as well as well but he resisted it witch I most likely would not have been able to do it, but since he did that he will own the best chocolate factory in the world.

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  17. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Oh my goodness!

    This is the most imagitive and most funniest book!! Willy Wonka is the most creative maniac ever. Also, the Oompa Loompas...

  19. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    YAY!

    7+ GRATE

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    The book of chocolate

    The book is good for kids because it has no violence really and it is mostly a normal kids book. It is kind of bad because kids might read it and want to eat some chocolate and in most cases the kids will eat to much chocolate and this cases overweight and obest.

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    crazy,wanny and hugly hilarios

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