Charlie Bucket is a poor kid who lives in a tiny, rundown house with his parents and all four grandparents. They struggle to eat and the only time he ever gets a chance to have something as meager as a candy bar is once a year on his birthday. When the local candy maker Willy Wonka opens his factory up to five lucky winners, fortune finally falls to Charlie when he finds one of the rare golden tickets.
This book is a great, easy read and is well-paced for a reluctant reader. I had the hardcover edition and it was very well made with great pictures that add a lot to the story.
Reading Level: B
Story: 5
The story is a well-known classic, filmed twice as a movie, and there is good reason. The set up is great, flows excellent, and keeps one interested throughout.
Characters: 5
The characters are all fantastic. There is a rich variety of the kids who each are extreme representations of youth, such as Veruca Salt, a symbol of greed, to Augustus Gloop, a symbol of gluttony. Charlie is a poor kid that you can't help connecting emotionally with, and Willy Wonka is an insane and lovable character himself.
Style: 5
Roald Dahl's style is great flowing and well-paced.
Cover: 4
The cover is very fitting for the book.
Presentation: 5
The illustrations are great and help represent the story.
Epicness: 3
I don't see any of Roald Dahl's books being truly epic, but they are quite enjoyable yarns which earn them a few points.
Final Score: 4.5
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