Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vs The folk of the Faraway Tree: Which Should You Read?
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“These two very old people are the father and mother of Mr. Bucket.”
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy…
The folk of the Faraway Tree
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When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, an Enchanted Wood is on their doorstep. And when they discover the Faraway Tree, that is the beginning of many magical adventures! Join them and their friends Moonface,…
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The verdict
- Readers rate The folk of the Faraway Tree highest: The folk of the Faraway Tree 4.4 · Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4.2.
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has the widest readership — 950141 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | The folk of the Faraway Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (950141) | 4.5 (151) |
| Hardcover | 4.0 (1048) | 4.5 (2) |
| Google Books | 4.0 (4) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (997) | — |
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Reception
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | The folk of the Faraway Tree | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 950141 | 151 |
| Editions | 221 | 39 |
| Citations | — | 3 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 258526 | 87 |
| Reading it now | 9292 | 3 |
| Written reviews | 19702 | 8 |
| Wikipedia attention | 76603 | — |
| Pages | 178 | 189 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The folk of the Faraway Tree?
The folk of the Faraway Tree has the higher combined reader rating across sources (The folk of the Faraway Tree 4.4/5, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 4.2/5).
Which is shorter to read: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The folk of the Faraway Tree?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (178 pages, ≈ 3 h 18 m); The folk of the Faraway Tree (189 pages, ≈ 3 h 30 m).
Which is harder to read: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The folk of the Faraway Tree?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Light; The folk of the Faraway Tree: Moderate.