Due to my profession, I was given a chance to relive one of childhood classics by Roald Dahl. Considered to be one of the most influential children's writer of all time, his stories weave the unimaginable with the mundane to give two shades of contrast to make the reader be awed. This book is no exception.
Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is open at last! But only 5 lucky children will be allowed inside. 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, the story's hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life.
These 5 children are to meet Mr. Willy Wonka for a tour of his chocolate factory. Run by pint-sized Oompa Loompas, the decadently erected factory churns the sweetest delights but will the children be able to enjoy the wholesome experience or be kicked out before the tour is over?
This book intrinsically instills values of honesty, moderation, respect, truthfulness and bravery. It also teaches kids the consequences of greed, rudeness, disrespect and dishonesty. The story was fun with rhyming funny songs throughout that gets child (and adult) readers to jump on the bandwagon.
The only downside was the constant mouthwatering issue due to vivid descriptions of candy and chocolate throughout. Tiny tummies will be rumbling in no time. So make sure you have a few nibbles by your side to satiate that hunger! Happy reading!
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