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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator

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Information

• First editions:
  • Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1972, USA
    • Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman
    • Value (circa 1989) in Fine condition
      • $15-$19
  • George Allen & Unwin, 1973, UK.
    • Illustrated by Faith Jaques
    • Value (circa 1989) in Fine condition
      • $12-$15 (no dustjacket)
• Poems contained:
  • "BUNGO BUNI..."
  • "In the quelchy quaggy sogmire..."
  • "Oh you Knid, you are vile and vermicious..."
  • "Hello, you great Knid! Tell us, how do you do..."
  • "The Nurse's Song"
  • "Oh alleluia and hooray..."
  • "If you are old and have the shakes..."
  • "Attention, please! Attention, please..."
• Collected in:
  • The Complete Adventures of Charlie and Mr Willy Wonka
• Play:
  • "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator"
• Audio Book:
  • Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator read by James Bolam
  • Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator read by Robert Powell
  • Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator read by full cast

Description

Charlie and Mr. Willy Wonka, the unforgettable heroes of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," return for a second magical adventure. We last glimpsed them inside the Glass Elevator, soaring through the Chocolate Factory. Now, as in all the best sequels, the action moves into a new orbit (quite literally!) as the Great Glass Elevator zooms into Space with Mr. Wonka, Charlie and the entire Bucket family inside. A crazy adventure ensues in which our travellers encounter Vermicious Knids, the President of the United States and some miracle reverse-ageing pills. [from roalddahl.com]

Reviews

• "Books for Children" by Karla Kuskin in March 10, 1973 issue of The Saturday Review (read online)

Awards

• Surrey School award (UK 1975)
• Nene award (1978)

Fun Stuff

• Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Trivia Quiz
• Official Oompa–Loompa Songbook
• A Warning from the Vermicious Knids
• Book-A-Minute Bedtime Story

Cover Illustrations

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Knopf, 1972 [Buy this Book]

Knopf, 1972 [Buy this Book]

Bantam, 1972 [Buy this Book]

Bantam, 1980 [Buy this Book]

Puffin, 1986

Puffin, 1988 [Buy this Book]

Viking, 1995 [Buy this Book]

Puffin, 1998 [Buy this Book]

Knopf, 2001 [Buy this Book]

Puffin, 2005 [Buy this Book]

Puffin, 2007 [Buy this Book]

Norwegian Cover Illustration

Spanish Cover Illustration - "Charlie y el gran ascensor de cristal"

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Alfaguara Infantil, 2005 [Buy this Book]

Merlin, 2005 [Buy this Book]