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Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald
Dahl
Reviewed
by Tom Whelehan
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Book author: Roald Dahl
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Book title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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Book summary in three sentences:
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| The story
is about a boy called Charlie. One day Charlie won a golden
ticket in a Wonka chocolate bar saying you have won a chance
to visit my chocolate factory and you will be given a life
supply of chocolate. |
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Book's strengths:
Which characters did you especially like and why?
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| I especially
like Mr. Wonka because he was funny. |
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Which parts of the storyline really worked well and why?:
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| I think
the golden ticket because you win it in a chocolate bar. |
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What did you enjoy about the writers style?:
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| I liked
the way he made the story funny and exciting. |
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Book weakness:
Which characters in the book were less believable or
interesting?
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| I thought
the bit where the Palace was melting in the sun on a beach
was less believable. |
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Which parts of the book were difficult to follow or not
believable?:
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| I thought
the gum machine that mixed gum and chocolate was not believable. |
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When did the writer's style not work as well?:
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| Where
he met Mr. Wonka. I thought that bit wasn't very exciting. |
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Summary of the book, overall opinion of the book:
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| I liked
it when Charlie won the golden ticket and I recommend the
book to children 8 years and over. |
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Star Rating: 4 out of 5
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Reviewer:
Tom Whelehan
Year:
5
School: St. Andrews Primary School. Chaddleworth
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