Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

Author Roald Dahl
Illustrated by Quentin Blake
$8.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
On sale Aug 16, 2007 | 9781101652961
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 720L
Sales rights: US/CAN (No Open Mkt)
From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world’' first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride.
  • WINNER | 1972
    Hawaii Nene Award
"Dahl's phenomenal popularity among children speaks for his breathless storytelling charms."—Publishers Weekly

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From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG!

Last seen flying through the sky in a giant elevator in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie Bucket's back for another adventure. When the giant elevator picks up speed, Charlie, Willy Wonka, and the gang are sent hurtling through space and time. Visiting the world’' first space hotel, battling the dreaded Vermicious Knids, and saving the world are only a few stops along this remarkable, intergalactic joyride.

Awards

  • WINNER | 1972
    Hawaii Nene Award

Praise

"Dahl's phenomenal popularity among children speaks for his breathless storytelling charms."—Publishers Weekly