So it was no surprise that I finally got around to reading Dahl’s original novel. I was curious to see which film version came closest to Dahl’s vision, and I can surprisingly report that though they both come close to the original text, both rely heavily on artistic license and the kind of freedoms a director will often take when translating a literary work into film. Whether you like the new cover or not, you can't deny that it's a far cry from past editions of the book, above. In the revised version of the book, Mrs. Salt says the line. In the original edition, the line does not appear. Chews and blows bubbles with bubble gum, and is highly competitive in sports, driven by her equally competitive mother.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Cover THIS Is the New Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book Cover

Tonight I just finished reading Charlie and the Chocolate factory with my son. This is the first chapter book I've read all the way through with him. And it was a ton of fun. Not mentioned, but a candy "war games" testing room is seen from the glass elevator, which features exploding candies as they are fired from cannons and artillery batteries. Has an elaborate, automated puppet show that bursts into flames (appears unnoticed and applauds after the show). And now," said Willy Wonka, "we're going to see something extra special... my Metaphorical Candy Room!" He flung open the doors, and the five children peeked inside. Augustus Gloop beamed with delight. SQUARE SWEETS THAT LOOK ROUND I don't even care what happened to the other four kids - Sign. Me. UpMr. & Mrs. Gloop and Mr. & Mrs. Salt don't mind their children's faults at all. Mrs. Beauregarde is said to disapprove of Voilet's gum chewing, but none the less encourages her to try the three-course-dinner gum against Wonka's advice. Only Mr. Salt and Mr. Teavee are critical of their bad children (though Mr. Salt tries to hide his criticalness from his daughter so her feelings won't be hurt). Mrs. Beauregarde, however, becomes critical of her daughter at the near-end of the film. I have never read Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator so I decided to re-read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory before plunging in. I haven't actually read this in my ADULT life either.

Editions of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

My 2020 adventure revisiting some of my classic favorites from childhood with my kids continues! I just finished reading them Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and they loved it! I continue to feel great warmth and joy with the fact that they ask about reading time with as much enthusiasm as when they ask about tablet time. In fact, if they happen to be on tablets when I declare it is time to read, they drop them immediately and curl up on the couch. It is pretty awesome! Offers to share with family; family refuses, but later accepts. Also, he opens his present the night before his birthday. That said, the book is really, really good. It held my four-year old's attention. It's silly, and it's fun. Men wear deer skins, women wear fresh leaves, and children wear nothing. In the Television Chocolate Room, the Oompa Loompas wear red spacesuits.

If we were to throw away this work, it would deprive the world of a case study in how to craft memorable characters. And the imagination of Roald Dahl is dazzling! Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian descent, who rose to prominence in the 1940's with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors. A very special version of the book with amazing bonus content! Read the original before you experience the incredible story of Wonka before the Chocolate Factory, coming autumn 2023* Alright," said Willy Wonka, clapping his hands. "Look at the book again. Why don't you try reading a bit aloud."