18 books like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

What to read after Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

The Cat in the Hat Dr. Seuss · 1957 · ★ 4.2 · 63p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Two children sitting at home on a rainy day are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games. Includes a Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm. Shares: Fantasy

Oh, the Places You'll Go! Dr. Seuss · 1990 · ★ 4.4 · 48p · ≈ 1h · Moderate In this joyous ode to life, Dr. Seuss addresses graduates of all ages, from nursery school to medical school, and gives them the get-up-and-go to move mountains with the unrivaled exuberance and charm that have made Dr. Seuss's books favorites for years. Shares: Community pick

The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins · 2008 · ★ 4.4 · 374p · ≈ 12h · Moderate The Hunger Games is a 2008 dystopian novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. It is written in the perspective of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in the future, post-apocalyptic nation of Panem in North America. The Capitol, a highly advanced metropolis, exercises political control over the rest of the nation. The Hunger Games is an annual event in which one boy and one girl aged… Shares: Young Adult, Short Stories

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Mark Twain · 1876 · ★ 3.8 · 392p · ≈ 13h · Challenging Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or as it is known in more recent editions, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is a novel by American author Mark Twain, which was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in… Shares: Community pick

Beezus and Ramona Beverly Cleary · 1955 · ★ 4.0 · 183p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Beezus and Ramona is a 1955 children's novel written by Beverly Cleary. It is the first of Cleary's books to focus on Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice, known as Beezus. Beezus and Ramona is realistic fiction, written from nine-year-old Beezus's point of view, as she struggles to get along with her four-year-old sister. Eventually becoming the first book of the Ramona series, it was… Shares: Community pick

The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Willy Wonka (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory / Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator) Roald Dahl · 1978 · ★ 4.4 · 380p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Shares: Conducta, Behavior, Young Adult, Short Stories Shares: Conducta, Behavior, Young Adult, Short Stories

The Angel and the Author Jerome Klapka Jérôme · 1908 · 122p · ≈ 4h · Challenging The adventures of an author as she confronts her guardian angel.Jerome does a wonderful job of sharing the thoughts and feelings of a young writer in London during the late 19th century. Shares: Young Adult, Fantasy

Die unendliche Geschichte Michael Ende · 1979 · ★ 4.2 · 420p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Ein geheimnisvolles Buch schlägt Bastian in seinen Bann: Die unendliche Geschichte. Begeistert nimmt er teil an den wilden Abenteuern ihres Helden Atréju und an dessen gefährlichen Auftrag: Das Traumreich Phantásien und seine Herrscherin, die Kindliche Kaiserin, zu retten. Mit der Zeit jedoch spürt Bastian, dass er mehr als nur ein unbeteiligter Zuschauer ist. Bis er sich unversehens selbst in… Shares: Children's Middle Grade Action & Adventure Books, Fantasy

The Assassin and the Pirate Lord Sarah J. Maas · 2012 · ★ 4.3 · 98p · ≈ 3h · Moderate On a remote island in a tropical sea, Celaena Sardothien, feared assassin, has come for retribution. She's been sent by the Assassin's Guild to collect on a debt they are owed by the Lord of the Pirates. But when Celaena learns that the agreed payment is not in money, but in slaves, her mission suddenly changes - and she will risk everything to right the wrong she's been sent to bring about. Shares: Young Adult, Fantasy

The Assassin and the Desert Sarah J. Maas · 2012 · ★ 4.4 · 103p · ≈ 3h · Moderate After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men-thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member… Shares: Young Adult, Fantasy

Cyrano de Bergerac Edmond Rostand · 1897 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Challenging A Representation at the Hotel de Bourgogne. The hall of the Hotel de Bourgogne, in 1640. A sort of tennis-court arranged and decorated for a theatrical performance. The hall is oblong and seen obliquely, so that one of its sides forms the back of the right foreground, and meeting the left background makes an angle with the stage, which is partly visible. On both sides of the stage are benches.… Shares: Drama

A Twist in the Tale Jeffrey Archer · 1988 · ★ 3.9 · 253p · ≈ 8h · Moderate Jeffrey Archer's collection of twelve spellbinding stories, A Twist in the Tale, will sweep you on a journey of thwarted ambition, undying passion, and unswerving honor that you'll never forget. No one can weave a web of suspense, deliver a jolt of surprise, or teach a lesson in living like bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. From Africa to the Middle East, and from London to Beijing, Archer… Shares: Short Stories

Flashes Of Memory Leo Flynn · 2023 Delve into Flashes Of Memory: a collection of captivating stories of awe-inspiring futures. Assembled in this radiant collection are bite-sized marvels of ‘hopepunk’ science fiction – a sub-genre championing optimism in the face of adversity. Embark on thrilling journeys to distant galaxies, encounter life on uncharted planets, and marvel at advanced technologies and their profound impact on… Shares: Young Adult, Short Stories

Thurber Carnival James Thurber · 1940 · ★ 4.2 · 290p · ≈ 9h · Challenging James Thurber's unique ability to convey the vagaries of life in a funny, witty, and often satirical way earned him accolades as one of the finest humorists of the twentieth century. A bestseller upon its initial publication in 1945, The Thurber Carnival captures the depth of his talent and the breadth of his wit. The stories compiled here, almost all of which first appeared in The New Yorker,… Shares: Drama, Short Stories

Being Good Mollie Player · 2017 · 46p · ≈ 1h · Moderate In the year 2081, Francie lived in a small village called Gallitia. It was simple. It was peaceful. It was beautiful. But there was one problem. Francie couldn’t leave. Oh, and then there were the people that wanted to bring electricity and change everything. And the boy with the very red hair, who Francie suspected was somehow part of this change. The question, then, became: Will Francie… Shares: Young Adult, Short Stories

Animal Farm George Orwell · 1945 · ★ 4.0 · 78p · ≈ 2h · Challenging Animal Farm is a brilliant political satire and a powerful and affecting story of revolutions and idealism, power and corruption. 'All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.' Mr Jones of Manor Farm is so lazy and drunken that one day he forgets to feed his livestock. The ensuing rebellion under the leadership of the pigs Napoleon and Snowball leads to the animals taking… Shares: Behavior, Drama

Irish Fairy Tales James Stephens · 1968 · ★ 3.5 · 288p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A collection of ten traditional tales of Irish heroes, kings, soldiers, magicians, poets, and madmen. Shares: Young Adult, Short Stories, Fantasy

Murtagh Christopher Paolini · 2023 · ★ 4.4 · 688p · ≈ 22h · Moderate The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air - and Murtagh… Shares: Young Adult, Fantasy

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