4.06 AVERAGE


This was an easy-to-read book. It also made me hungry while reading it! I liked that the chapters were short. It seems like I read faster if the chapters are short. :) When I picked up the book, I didn't know what to expect. I thought it would be weird and dark but it wasn't like that at all. Yes, it was very fantastical, but not supernatural. I love that some great candy like Nerds, SweeTarts, Gobstoppers, Sprees, etc. came from this book.
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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adventurous emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character

My 7 yr old wants to give this 5 stars. She absolutely loved it and couldn't wait for reading time every day so we could find out what happened next. She even begged to extend our scheduled reading time as much as possible.
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I never read Roald Dahl as a kid, so without the nostalgia, I’m just not enjoying his books. The characters feel annoying and even creepy. I get they’re for kids, but I expected a timeless quality. Sadly, they just don’t hold up for me.
e-Book, BorrowBox. 
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So much fun :)
Read with my son
adventurous emotional funny fast-paced
lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No