“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is both a classic book and a popular movie, remade for the big screen in 2005. Kids and teens are invited to this month’s “Book vs. Movie Club” to discuss the book, then watch the film starring Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka.
The program happens at the Library on Saturday, February 26. Participants can choose to attend the Spanish-language version of the movie at 11:30 a.m., or the English-language version at 1:30 p.m. Sign-up is now open.
A limited number of books are available for attendees, which can be reserved and picked up in advance. All participants will take home a complimentary chocolate bar to celebrate the theme.
The book begins with the tremendous excitement around Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory—opening to the public at last! But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. The winners are: Augustus Gloop, a boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy-pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life.
The “Book vs. Movie Club” is a monthly program, exploring the differences and similarities shared by popular children’s books and movies of the same name. Look for more “Book vs. Movie” events on the last Saturday of each month.
Participants may register now at estesvalleylibrary.org, and sign for an advance copy of the book.
