I read this book as a kid, the sole reason why my little fingers picked it off the shelf of a huge library was the word in the title that caught my eye -’Chocolate’. yes, Charlie and the Chocolate factory is a like a dream for any chocolate lover. Doesn’t matter if you are a small kid or a grown up adult, the story captivates you and moves you with its wonderful narration. You move with the flow as you follow Charlie’s life, his tryst with destiny, and then the world of Willy Wonka’s factory, and ofcourse the entire gamut of events that unfurl thereafter.
The movie made on the same title where Johny Depp does a great job as Willy Wonka is interesting to watch, but if you read the book first, you will see the power of the narration. Each page of the book draws its own imagery in your head as you imagine the great chocolate waterfalls, the sugar sweets, and the garden where bubble gum and different edibles grow off trees.
If your child loves to read, give them a chance to enjoy this book before watching the movie. If you yourself are a chocolate lover, dive into this book and let your imagination take you through the wonderful world of Wonka.
In short - a must read!