Book review

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Reading text

Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Author: Roald Dahl

What's the book about?

The book is about a boy called Charlie. His family is very poor – they don't have much money and they don't have much food.

There is a chocolate factory near Charlie's house. It is Willy Wonka's factory. Willy Wonka invites five children to visit the chocolate factory. The factory is amazing! One child wins a very special prize. Is Charlie the winner?

My favourite character

My favourite character is Charlie because he is very kind. I don't like the other children because they are horrible!

My opinion of the book

This book is great! I love the incredible chocolates and sweets in the factory.

Words to describe the book

  • interesting
  • funny
  • sad
  • amazing
  • magical
  • exciting

Star rating

I give Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 5 stars.

5 stars = Fantastic!
4 stars = Very good!
3 stars = OK
2 stars = Bad
1 star = Terrible!

Review by: Gabrielle (age 12)


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  1. Start with the title and author.
  2. Explain the story but don't say the ending.
  3. Give your opinion of the book.
  4. Use adjectives to describe the book.

Discussion

What kinds of books do you like reading? Tell us about your favourite book!

Average: 3.6 (17 votes)

Submitted by QueenCreamBamboo on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 15:05

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This book is a good english to learn.

Submitted by SleepyMetal7 on Tue, 23/06/2020 - 04:48

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very interesting book

Submitted by GreenRose300 on Sun, 21/06/2020 - 12:22

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I know this book! My favourite books are: Harry Potter Chair de Poule(it's in French, in English it's Goosebumps)and Les mondes de Chrestomanci(The worlds of Chrestomanci)

Submitted by SapphireFire3000 on Thu, 02/04/2020 - 22:38

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I have tons of favourite books!!! hummm... Where do I start? Caídos del Mapa Northern lights The dagger Asterix Harry Potter El club de las zapatillas rojas Háblame del fantasma del faro And more!!!

Submitted by NeverNeverNever on Sat, 26/10/2019 - 07:40

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Very cool book

Submitted by CutePearl2 on Thu, 13/06/2019 - 11:13

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I like " Bà nội găngxtơ"(gramother gaster).

Submitted by DoctorGhostNature on Tue, 23/04/2019 - 05:44

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THIS book is cool

Submitted by AluminiumEnvir… on Sat, 30/03/2019 - 19:44

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I like books to practice my English. Any book with small stories in it.

Submitted by DJGoldMusic on Mon, 03/09/2018 - 15:21

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I haven't read the book but I have seen the movie!!!!!! It was great!!!

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