Kienna from Year 6, Saltersgate Junior School: Overall I would recommend this book for anyone (even if you don’t like reading). I also think it puts into perspective how some poor people do live and how hard it can be for some people. I absolutely loved this book when I read it and I definitely think that it is better than the movies! My favourite character is obviously Willy Wonka as he is an amazing and original character and Dahl did such a good job when creating this character. Olivia from Year 6, Saltersgate Junior School: If you think that this book cold be for you.Why not give it a go?! This book is great for young readers aged 9 and over.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory tells the tale of a boy who wins a competition to go to an amazing chocolate factory! This book is an incredible story that will make your mouth water as you get so in depth with this book. Isabella from Year 7, Healing Academy, Grimsby:Ĭharlie and the Chocolate Factory. So far we have received 7 reviews of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Home > Read Reviews > Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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I would've liked some examples of the old-school masters whose works influenced many of today'sįantasy art masters. Its quality varies, but Aymer at least selected artists withĭifferent styles and approaches. Mostly modern, dating back perhaps to the 1980's or late 1970's at theĮarliest. Helped by the odd two- or four-page spreads depicting works in progress. (including John Howe, Michael Whelan, and other big names), the images rarely coincide with the text near which they appear the arrangement seems entirely random, not However, aside from an early section on famous dragon artists It includes an admirable array of images, depicting all manner ofĭragons rendered in various media by artists young and old, newcomers and established masters of the field. REVIEW: This one came close to a full Good rating, but its ambition overshot its execution. Illustrations by artists from around the world, plus a foreword by noted fantasy artist John Howe. 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