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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Roald Dahl : 5 of 5
1.25.2003 11:51 PM \| Link	After reading the sequel to this book, I had to read the original, especially since it was the basis for one of my favorite movies! It was so much fun to read - I enjoyed finding places in the story that were exactly like the film (with even some word for word dialogue), and of course, lots of places that were different. The books doesn't have any of the Slugworth spy plot (though he is mentioned), but it's not missed at all. I really liked how the Golden Egg room from the movie is the Nut Shelling room in the book (and Veruca is thrown down the chute by hundreds of squirells for being a "bad nut"). It's also interesting how most of the kids take both their parents into the factory, rather than each taking one like in the film. Best of all are the Oompa Loompa songs - different lyrics, but twice as long and twice as funny! Labels: books


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