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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
And thus I read the last Dahl on our 1001 Children’s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up list. It may be the best. What a great story! Dahl’s characters are vibrant, from Charlie and his little impoverished family to the zany Willy Wonka to the shockingly selfish children that are invited to visit the factory. Dahl sets his story in the most amazing spot of all, a wacky candy factory. The good guys get rewarded and the bad guys learn to be better people, but all in a completely kooky and deli ...more
Nikoleta
Aug 01, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
През цялото време знаех какво ще стане!

Шегувам се.

Никой не би могъл да знае какво предстои в книга от Роалд Дал! ;) Тъкмо за това, а също заради цветущия език, които се лее по страниците като пенлив шоколад, и енергичните рисунки на Куентин Блейк - романът за бедния Чарли Бъкет ми хареса много.

Има скромната ми препоръка!
Erica
Feb 16, 2013 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Loved it. I know I had and read the book when I was young, but really didn't remember it. What a great book though. Dahl just may be my new fav children's author. Good thing R has collected about ten more of his books. Can't wait. ...more
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MichelleCH
Sep 26, 2010 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: classics, favorites
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