Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl from The 10 Best Children's ooks

Fantasy and cautionary tale are entwined as Dahl delights in descriptions of Charlie Bucket's squalid home, the vile children who, along with him, win golden tickets to see Willy Wonka’s factory, and the fantastical sweets they get to try on their trip. Best for: Ages 7–10 In a nutshell: Sugar-coated flight of imagination