Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Written by Roald Dahl

Narrated by Douglas Hodge

“Roald Dahl sometimes shared a tonal kinship with Ogden Nash, and he could demonstrate a verbal inventiveness nearly Seussian…[His] stories work better in audio than in print.” –The New York Times


Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last!

But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
• Release date: Jul 3, 2013
• ISBN: 9781101629789

Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (1916-1990) es un autor justamente famoso por su extraordinario ingenio, su destreza narrativa, su dominio del humor negro y su inagotable capacidad de sorpresa, que llevó a Hitchcock a adaptar para la televisión muchos de sus relatos. En Anagrama se han publicado la novela "Mi tío Oswald" y los libros de cuentos "El gran cambiazo" (Gran Premio del Humor Negro), "Historias extraordinarias", "Relatos de lo inesperado" y "Dos fábulas". En otra faceta, Roald Dahl goza de una extraordinaria popularidad como autor de libros para niños.

Reviews for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

[JesusJaredML · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A fun, creative, and very good children's story.

It's not the best in the world, nor does it leave you with the great teachings of the world, but for some children, it must be very entertaining to read. I would have liked to read it as a child. (Translated from Spanish)

[DiegoMontana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book to read in an afternoon, a classic. (Translated from Spanish)

[LettyMrtz · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

A cruel book. Wonka seems to me a dark being. The spoiled and uncontrollable children except for Charlie, who is the clear representation of humility and love for his family. It's readable but nothing more. (Translated from Spanish)

[Trezzo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is a light and simple read, easy to digest; it is a very good book to pass the time in an entertaining way. (Translated from Spanish)

[sofiaghibli · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love sweets... seriously, that's why this book becomes one of my favorites ???????????? (Translated from Spanish)

[AmidalaRebel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of my favorite stories, since I was a child, I have read it many times.

Charlie is a boy from a very poor family who spends most of his time dreaming of eating chocolate, something he can rarely afford.

When by a stroke of luck he finds a ticket that will take him to a place he never imagined he could be, it will lead him to live an entire adventure with an unexpected ending. (Translated from Spanish)

[Rojyverdelibros · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful story exclusively for children. (Translated from Spanish)

[PaauCuenca · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's a super light book designed to encourage the little ones at home, where each story shows us how the spoiled children's own decisions and irresponsibilities affect them, and how Charlie's big heart earns him the affection of all of us. (Translated from Spanish)

[ILoveread · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brutal book by Roald Dahl, one of the best I've read. Short, concise, and very well written. It was a very entertaining book. (Translated from Spanish)

[yaizayaiyaiza · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A book that I remember with all my affection. Highly recommended for all the little ones!! ?? (Translated from Spanish)

[Lorena · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Precious and very fun, with an enormous ability to connect with your inner child. One of the books of my life. (Translated from Spanish)

[Nicolelectora · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

That book is very nice; some of you may have seen the movie, but if you read the book, it's very different and much more interesting. I recommend it. (Translated from Spanish)

[RociM · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful! It's an ideal story for both young and old. Despite having seen the 2 film adaptations, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and all the little details that define that chocolate factory (I love the idea of a wall that you can lick xD). Highly recommended, and I think it's a perfect book to start reading in English with or without an audiobook. (Translated from Spanish)

[HannibalLecter · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fun and authentic (Translated from Spanish)

[BelnValdz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's a "classic" book that you can read quickly. It has different elements than the movie (like most adapted movies). It's worth taking a few hours to read this book. (Translated from Spanish)

[Kevinlegustaleer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is fun; it makes you laugh out loud and sing the songs. I know it’s difficult, but if you say it with the right tone, it will be cool, and the songs convey good messages. The last one is the one I liked the most. (Translated from Spanish)

[JohanZmt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read it when I was a child.. this story was fantastic and the way the author tells it is truly the best book for a child in my opinion. (Translated from Spanish)

[Sesma107 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read it to do a project in creative writing at school, and I truly enjoyed the book a lot. An ideal book for children that teaches you that by being a good person, you can go very far. A book that rewards honesty and hard work. (Translated from Spanish)

[Tortugaclandestina · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book speaks of a child's illusion to learn and change. It is pure fantasy, with each sentence introducing you to a wonderful world you don't want to leave. I have a special fondness for this book as it was the first book I borrowed when my school opened its library. (Translated from Spanish)

[Kevin511223 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's very good, it's not the same as the movie but it's very similar. You have to read Charlie and the Glass Elevator. (Translated from Spanish)

[VirginiaBM · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read it many years ago and I have reread it now with my daughter, and I liked it even more than the first time. Wonderful, very funny, it transports you to that factory that anyone would love to be able to enter at least once. The movie is very beautiful too, very eye-catching and colorful, and the aesthetic of Tim Burton, although I didn't imagine Mr. Wonka as Johnny Depp. (Translated from Spanish)

[Cris · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Filled with hope and magic ? (Translated from Spanish)

[MissPurple98 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

It's great, very fun and dynamic. (Translated from Spanish)

[Yari · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Too entertaining and fun. Charlie's journey to the chocolate factory is truly magical. (Translated from Spanish)

[AlePrr · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A book that marked my childhood in an essential way. (Translated from Spanish)

[Recmakeup · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Without a doubt, one of the best books I have read, it exudes magic. (Translated from Spanish)

[Arcadio · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I felt the magic of reading with this book many years ago. It captivated me, it amazed me. I remember it with nostalgia. (Translated from Spanish)