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[F2F Book Discussions] December 2012: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Moderator: Kwesi
Book SummaryTitle: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author: Roald Dahl
Illustrator: Quintin Blake
First Published: June of 1964
Summary: Twice turned into a feature film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delectable classic about a child's dreams and the eccentric chocolate-maker who makes them come true. When Willy Wonka's hallowed chocolate factory holds a worldwide contest awarding tours to the lucky, five children emerge as winners, including a glutton, a gum- chewing nitwit, a spoiled brat, and a TV addict. Only Charlie Bucket, the story's earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonka's empire-if he avoids the pitfalls of his fellow contestants and stays true to his heart. Ingenious and entertaining, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true modern classic. -from Goodreads
Reading Plan and Activities
November 24 – Who are you? (Name Yourself)
November 25 to 27 – O my, I’m speechless! (Word Search)
November 28 to 30 – Elevator Code (Crossword Puzzle)
December 2 to 4 – Charlie and How the Family Become to Starve (Chapters 1 to 10)
December 5 to 7 – The Miracle of the Great Gum Machine (Chapters 11 to 20)
December 9 to 11 – Good-bye Violet and Hello Charlie (Chapters 21 to 30)
December 12 to 14 – A Room of My Dream (A Very Short Essay)
December 15 – A Visit to Wily Wonka’s Chocolate Factory (The Actual Discussion)
Suggestions and comments for the actual discussion and Christmas party on December 15 please visit... here (Super thanks Veronica!) To those late participants, you can answer or read back the online activities by clicking the link provided after the dates to redirect to the specific comment.
The best participant will receive a key to Wily Wonka’s Chocolate Factory (fake) and a special gift from the manager. Others will receive something nice from Oompa Loompas.
Losers, sad to say, the gate is close.
Questions
When are you going to create a thread for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
I just did.
Are we going to discuss Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator?
No, but feel free to read it. I’m sure you will be disappointed in the end. That book is less awesome and horrible compared to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. See, there are no sweets there. It’s just full of aliens and weirdness.
If you have questions regarding the book or the discussion itself, please comment below. Don’t be shy.
Prizes
Secret! Shhhhh...
Who are you?In the book, there are five children.
Augustus Gloop, a greedy boy.
Veruca Salt, a girl who is spoiled by her parents.
Violet Beauregarde, a girl who chews gum all day long.
Mike Teavee, a boy who does nothing but watch television.
Charlie Bucket, the hero.
But in the beginning, there is only you.
Hello beautiful and ugly.
Hello toddlers and grannies.
Hello bitter and sweet, sour and salty.
Hello newcomers.
Hello kids.
Welcome to the world of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where all kinds of candies and chocolates can be found. Before our journey begin in the odd world of sweets, your name and attribute is the most important factor in entering my master’s prestigious Chocolate Factory. To some, Wily Wonka’s Chocolate Factory is just a fiction; a creation of the mind. But few believes that my master’s Chocolate Factory is a magnificent mix of human and magical creation that for centuries, only those who have the power of the imagination can enter and visit the mosaic of sweets.
The game (or maybe not) is very simple. Create your name, don’t forget to include your first name, and at least give one description of yourself like the five children above. This will also serves as a headcount for the souvenirs and ticket for the future discussion.
Criteria: It should be funny or corny. Latter is invalid.
Example: Patrickus Thwatchyniger, a boy who have obsession for ab; or, Kwesilalu Molalulalu, a boy who enjoy pole dancing as his job and belly dancing as a hobby.
List of names: List of the Valids and Invalids
Haha, yown, ang taray naman ni moderator Kwesi! :PHere's mine (ang hirap mag-isip ha): Moniquacha Camochamocha.
Kelangan pa ba ng explanation? Haha. :D
naloka ako sa intro. buti napagtyagaan kong basahin hanggang sa huli. anyway, hello everyone, Im mariah Carywallyginny isaac-newton-john-lennon-square cupcake .
self-description: the more evil kid than the moderator kwesilalu and i'm here to sabotage his discussion thread.. (insert most evil laugh here)
WTFF? Kwesi, did you just took meth when you wrote this? You sound like a cross between Willy Wonka and Austin Powers. :PMy name is: VINCENT VENO
Initially it was Vincent Thorne; a a pun of the direct translation of my middle name, Espinas, but then I thought it's too obvious. I think of something related to torns and the word VENOM comes to mind. I took out the M... just because. Chose this because I can pretty much be a venomous torn to the life of anyone I dislike. Harhar.
December 15 – A Visit to Wily Wonka’s Chocolate Factory (The Actual Discussion)
Make sure you will really take us to a chocolate factory. OR ELSE.
On second thought, Vincent Thorne sounds pretty cool and has a nice ring to it...What is indecisive? Hahahaha
Ako si Ella-banana-coated-sugar-rush protein bar~ The girl who eats choco-yey and loves 'em get stuck in my teeth full of braces!!! :D
KWESILALU, can i apply as a worker from banana-flavored department of the factory~ heeheeeheeee :D
wow! grabe! saya ng mga pangalan dito. hmm! hirap mag-isip ah....ako si PoPSYkelicious MAGangNUM (as in twin popsicle magnum)Vanilla-Ice Cream Bar-a boy who dances gangnam while eating magnum ice cream bar to the highest level of licking & sucking!
Haha! Nakatuwa naman 'to. Mine is Civam Moonshine. (That's how I would name my chocolate truffle and I'd lace it with fine rhum). ;-)
Aww, Veruca's a spoiled brat - it figures. :)My name is Veronica Macarena Ascalona y Coco Labrador
The girl who loves her dogs, Macky the askal and Coco the lab, to death. She loves dark chocolate and will not eat chocolate with nuts, fruits and yucky marshmallows. If she had to choose between you and Nestle's Crunch, be afraid, be very afraid. :D
Haha Kwesi ang kulit. :) Thanks for creating the thread! Okay my name:
Tinaweena Peanutbutterina (It was the first thing that came to mind :D)
The girl who loves peanut butter more than anything else, and tries to include it in everything she bakes. :D She talks too much most of the time, but give her peanut butter and she shuts up (temporarily). :D
Kwestor, walang online screening?? :D
Kung may screening PLEASE PLEASE let it be the 1975 version with Gene Wilder and Pure Imagination ahihi :")Anyhoo, while I think of a better name, I'll name myself Bob. *bow*
Then again, I thought of Bluekeeshia ChReeseTimTam von Schweetz. But I'm still tempted by Bob because it's a lot easier to spell.I have a notorious sweet tooth (I eat chocolate every day, and I like them they way I do my coffee [which I rarely drink]: rich, dark, and bitter). I am a jawbreaker, with layers and layers of flavors and colors. Tough to break, and even tougher to bite, so don't even think about it. I would like this jawbreaker to be wrapped in chocolate and peanut butter! Hihi. HI.
Btw Kwesi, your name sounds like a beach in Hawaii.. where people drown.. or something. Jk. Basta it sounds so tropical, haha! I'll pop here in this thread to troll every now and then :D
Bluekeeshia: MMM PEANUT BUTTER. <3 I wonder if we can set up our own candy buffet sa Christmas party. Haha hmm that's an idea. :D
Tinaweena (btw your name sounds like a fairy name, like Tinkerbell!!!): I'm planning to bring a packet of Reese's and Tim Tams nga for props eh! If there's a candy buffet... Oh em, I will bring a toothbrush talaga so my teeth wouldn't spontaneously rot from the amount of candy I will be eating :)) (at inanticipate ko talaga ang kakainin ko, haha!)
Bluekeeshia: You know what, I actually have a tinkerbell-ish dress. Haha I'm wearing it for my friend's wedding on the 5th. :)) It's candy colored, too. Haha. Hmm idea! :>Anyway, let's see. Ang dami na kasi pinapadala sa Christmas party. Saka depende pala to sa diskarte ni Kwesilalu. :)
Okay, I've had time to think, haha. Baka ilagay ako ni Kwesilalu sa invalid...You can call me Purple Ronnie Choccywoccy for short. :)
She still loves dogs, still hates nuts in her choccy bar but this Christmas, she promises not to trade you for a Nestle's Crunch bar (offer expires Dec. 31, 2012). :D
Bakit ang hahaba ng names niyo?!?!? Akala ko dun sa characters ng book isusunod yung names at hindi sa examples ni Kwestor? Or nabagok utak ko at humina ako sa comprehension? Hahaha
Hindi ko alam kung maiistress ako dito or madedestress, hahaha. I'm Angelina Maraschina Cherriebina, Kwesilalu's nemesis in the TFG bullying contests. >:)
Hallo! I'm done with the book kaya I can fully enjoy the discussion here. I'm still half way through last month's book though. Hmnnn name...
Geneberry Cheesecake - that's the only "cute" name I can think of and because I love Blueberry Cheesecake but don't want to have the same fate as Violet LOL
Olah! Olah! Olah! Olah! I am Jelly Baennana Faenna Foe.I munch on chocolates and cookies everyday, but I don't gain weight, so I wouldn't mind a lifetime supply of chocolates and candies!
This is my first shot at participating in an online book discussion. I hope I will finish this one, despite being so busy! =PGabriel de Sansrival, a boy who loved to eat and give sweets, even if he has toothache. *sabay ngiti*
Pwede bang ako na lang si Bennard Fajardo? Ang inyong shy, blends-with-the-background friend?:D
at nasaan na ang may pakana ng kaguluhang ito??!
Raneehunnee Bouncingjellybeannee...is craving for wasaabi kitkat;
is inlove with bitter chocolates;
is bouncing all over the thought of 100 jellybean flavors;
is basically just bouncy, period!
Oi KWESILALU, iayos mo yung mga names ha, nakakaloka! Wala akong maalala kundi sarili kong pangalan! :P
I can just imagine us being required to call each other with these names come F2F :)) Oh no, did I just give Kwesilalu an idea? :/ hihi :))
Just realized that Bluekeeshia sounds so ghetto HAHA. And guys, sorry na lang but I'm imagining you all as food so I can remember your names better :))
Woah, I read all that?This seems fun & exciting.
Phoebetella Meijinomnom y Nestlé
ON NOM NOM nutella + meiji + nestlé + any other sweets you can think of
In a nutshell, I have a sweet tooth.
Kwesilalu: Are you going to give us chocolate bars to win a golden ticket? (--> assuming haha) :D
Bluekeeshia: I like the von Schweetz. Wreck-it Ralph ;) so cute.
Raneehunnee: Is wasabi kitkat sweet? ...interesting
Haha. Akala ko di kayo magpaparticipate sa name na 'to. Natuwa naman ako. Yung uba sa sobrang haba di ko mabigkas, ang iba parang tong twister lang ang dating. Haha.Moniquacha Camochamocha, kailanganng explanation or description in one sentence. Mahalaga yung description.
mariah Carywallyginny isaac-newton-john-lennon-square cupcake, nakakaloka naman ang name mo! Next sa pinakamahab! Haha. Paiksiin mo, may gagawin kasi ako at sure ka na ba sa description? Kaloka ka! Haha.
VINCENT VENO/Thorne, I'll try... Pero alam ko di talaga mapuno ng chocolate ang bahay ni Veronica. Haha. San na ang description mo at ano na sure, Veno or Thorne? Gusto mo nang online screening? Busy kasi ako dahil sa school at mabagal ang net ko pero gusto ko talaga. Naku, yung mga mahahaba yun yung mga invalid. Haha. Tama na yang name mo. Wala lang description.
Ella-banana-coated-sugar-rush protein bar, sige. If one of my Oompas will leave, ikaw kaagad ang tatawagan ko. Haha. Sure ka na ba sa name mo? Parang pagkain ka lang eh. Haha.
PoPSYkelicious MAGangNUM Vanilla-Ice Cream Bar, PO! Ayusin mo pangalan mo pero gusto ko yung description mo! Haha. Sure ka na sa name mo? Wag namang habaan.
Civam Moonshine, haha. You had a dreamy name! Nice one. Wala kang description? Sana meron and hope you could attend the discussion. May part kasi ang name. Haha.
Tinaweena Peanutbutterina, Haha. Peanut butter talaga! Pwede ka nang pumasok sa peanut butter department ko. Haha. Prefer ko rin yung colorful attire! Basta may surprise ako sa Xmas party, sana di magconflict dun sa plano. Haha.
Bluekeeshia ChReeseTimTam von Schweetz/Bob, haha. Lollipop dapat ang inspiration niyan eh biglang naging Hawaii ang peg. Haha. Gusto ko rin yung first adaptation kahit ang corny ng design. Haha.
Purple Ronnie Choccywoccy, haha. Di ka na sa invalid. I love both your names. May problem lang ako dun sa description nung una. Ang haba. Haha.
Angelina Maraschina, sure ka na ba sa description mo? Huwag kang magagalit kung ang ibibigay ko ay panget. Haha.
Geneberry Cheesecake, finally! Sana makapunta ka sa book discussion. I like your name, napakasweet. Haha. Huwag mo ring kalimutan ang description mo.
Jelly Baennana Faenna Foe, lifetime supply ka diyan! Be one of my workers! Haha. Saan description mo teh?
Bennard Fajardo, asus shy?! Which part? Wala ka bang description?
Raneehunnee Bouncingjellybeannee, Napakabouncy mo! Haha. Pwede shorter description please? Hikhik.
Haha, ngayon ko lang nabasa mga comments niyo. Super busy, ang daming assignment. Mamayang madaling araw ko na ipost ang Word Search. Please guys, one sentence lang ang description. Haha.Gabriel de Sansrival, sana matapus mo to. Hehe.
Tinaweena, Haha. Part yan sa game na 'to! Naunahan mo lang ako.
Phoebetella Meijinomnom y Nestlé, Haha. Secret, secret! Bawal sabihin. Sure ka na ba sa description mo?
AHAAA I knew it. :))Changing my description kasi one line lang! :)
Tinaweena Peanutbutterina
A girl who makes magic with peanut butter.
Pwede na? :)
yung panghuli, is basically bouncy. yun lang yun. Phoebe, matamis sya na may kick of wasabi sa dulo pero super light, or maybe sanay ako sa wasabi kaya di ko halos malasahan ang wasabi, pero di naman to the point na parang isiniksik mo sa ilong mo.
na-try ko na rin ang greentea kitkat, sarap din.
Kwesi 章英狮 wrote: "Phoebetella Meijinomnom y Nestlé, Haha. Secret, secret! Bawal sabihin. Sure ka na ba sa description mo?"secret means yes? haha
gano ba kahaba dapat? ok na ba yun? i can't think of any wittier description (seems pathetic, baka baguhin ko haha).
Doc, definitely gonna try that :)
Sige na, makikijoin na nga ako sa fun.:D Since may Skyfall-induced hangover ako at I thought of a silly-corny pun, ako na lang si...*cue James Bond theme*
Ben. Jelly Ben. A candyland secret agent employed by M&M.
*bow*
Kwesilalu! Nahirapan ako ah. Hahahaha!Bienana Milka Godiva Chocoloca
la chica loca over cocoa
Ang hirap ng description! Hahaha.
Pwedeng makigulo? :)Ferrero Reevero Rochero Salamangkero Dante Rivero ("ro" pronounced as "row")
Meaning: Magic chocolate na sportscar ng beteranong aktor.
panalo yung ke Bennard, bisaya lang ang peg!
Habol!Hershe Smershe
A girl who prefers Hersheys but not really. :P
aba, mr. Moderator, wala ka kaya sinabing bAwal ang mahabang names sa rules mo. Tapos invalid agad?! Panu kong apat na names talaga binigay sayo ng parents mo kasi gusto ka nilang ipangalan sa lahat ng lola at lolo mo? Violent reaction to.
Bennard, natapon ang kape ko dahil sa yo! HahahaKwesilalu, eto na final answer ko:
Purple Ronnie Choccywoccy
The girl who would rather play with her dogs than do her chores. :)
Excited ako sa Word Search! Asan na? :D
oh sige, i'll just use my nickname. Carywallyginnes de Menace . O ayan, masaya ka na? Description: the naughtiest girl in school.
Phoebe: Yes! I love Vanellope so much! I wore my hair like hers for about a week after watching, haha. And I love her hoodie :))Reev: After I read the meaning, I reread the first part of your comment as 'Pwedeng makigulow?' HAHA
Bennard: Nakakaineeeeeese =)))))
Kwesi: One liner lang? Awwwwwww okay!
Bluekeeshia Chreesetina von Schweetz
Sunny with a chance of jaw-breaking. ;)
Kailangan nga pala may description. Uhmn. O sya. sya.Again.
Jelly Baennana Faenna Foe
The girl who is a foe to everyone - but deep inside, she has a jelly heart.
(Dahil saging lang ang may puso! Saging lang!)
Hi. I haven't joined any discussions so far since joining TFG. Mind if I butt in?I'll be Moussechella Caramelo
A girl who’ll munch anything chocolate-y, mocha-ish, and caramel-ey. I’ve already lost 2 of my molars and 3 of my front teeth. (Kidding.) :)
Ranee wrote: "panalo yung ke Bennard, bisaya lang ang peg!"Jile Ben ba lol
no offense to anyone :)
Blue: bagay naman sa yo :D double stripe!
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I’m Kwesi, the manager of Wily Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, and I will be the moderator for the month of December (first time? it is!). The book is short (but not quiet short) and meant for younger readers (but not for toddlers) so it’s easy to read for everyone. I hope everyone will read, like and finish it before the actual discussion will start. Basically, I’m the only member here who always went to the discussion without finishing the book (self-proclaim or not? except Machetta’s book), so I’m (really) expecting everyone to finish it.
History
For those who don’t have any idea how we picked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for the month of December (I ditch some votes, kidding); we did a face-to-face voting last August 2012 in Intramuros with the other Noli me Tangere participants, moderated by Ayban. The books under Children’s Literature category (picked by Kuya D and me, myself and I) are: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman and lastly, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. The members voted mostly to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Graveyard Book, but in the end of the day, Roald Dahl’s most famous work, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, won.
But the actual fight just started.
TFG’s moderator, Tina (thank you Tina for everything), created an online poll for online users (I’m still expecting you guys to join) to participate in the voting. To make it clear, we decided to multiply by ten the number of votes gathered from the face-to-face voting (it was the evil me who really planned it) and the book that will reach higher than the entirety of Roald Dahl’s votes will be the new book of the month. Unfortunately, but fortunate to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory voters (and to evil me), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl won again after a week of intense voting and campaign (thanks friends and better luck next time losers).
This is evidence that there are no (maybe there are) bias/es in picking the December’s book of the month (haters leave me alone, get lost to my evil lair).
What to expect?
Please, don’t expect too much.
Or, expect like this:
In the end of the discussion (sounds like reading my course syllabus), everyone can now write a book report, one hundred pages in length with minimum of twenty-four thousand words, regarding Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and summary of Roald Dahl’s life with great importance in his childhood years. You will expect the following (Lasallian, ugh) attributes after the month’s end: self-giving, socially responsible and professionally competent. In fact (believe me), this is a joke.
I want everyone to expect that this discussion will be a short and fun one like the past F2F you attended (or not attended). You don’t have to force yourself, no need to research, and self-understanding of the book is the most important key in the discussion (if you want, read all Roald Dahl’s work; I don’t care) so no harm for those who do not understand or finish a book, like me.
I’m doing my best to make this thread 100% cotton (fun and easy).