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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

My favourite film is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”.

This film talks about a man, Willy Wonka, who when he was young his father would not let him eat sweets. When he grew up he decided to make his own chocolate factory and so he did. Willy Wonka had the factory working for some years but then he closed it because some people stole his chocolate recipes. But one day Wonka decided to open the factory again and allow five children to visit his factory. He put five golden tickets inside five chocolate bars and the children who would find the tickets would visit his factory. One of the children would win the great prize in the end.


CHARLIE was a child who was very poor and his grandfather happened to work at Willy Wonka’s factory sometime in the past. When Charlie heard about the tickets he wanted to buy a chocolate bar but had no money. Charlie’s grandfather wanted to help somehow, and so he gave his petty cash to Charlie to go and get a Wonka chocolate bar.

In the meantime, Charlie heard on television that a girl whose name was Violet won the first LUCKY TICKET. Violet was very happy to win it. Violet had broken the record in chewing chewing gum a few years back and she really wanted to win the Willy Wonka big prize.

Again on television Charlie saw that the second TICKET was won by Augustus and Charlie got worried once again… Augustus really loved chocolate. He would eat one chocolate bar after the other!

CHARLIE's efforts did not stop here! Charlie with the help of his grandfather bought another chocolate bar but once again he failed to find one of the LUCKY TICKETS. As the time passes Charlie heard on television that the third TICKET was won by Veruca who was a really spoiled child.

Within the next days the fourth TICKET was won by Michael. Michael used to play video games all day long and hated chocolate. Charlie got really anxious as he might not have had the luck to win one of the LUCKY TICKETS.




But that was not the end! As Charlie was walking back home one day he found some money on the street and then he went to the nearest chocolate shop to buy a bar and see if this time he would win the last TICKET and indeed he did. Charlie went home and ran screaming to his parents that he won the last TICKET.


The world was begging Charlie to give them the ticket in exchange for money but Charlie did not give his ticket away. Instead he started getting ready for the visit to Willy Wonka’s factory. When the day came for this famous factory to be re-opened only the five lucky kids along with a companion would be allowed in. Charlie went to the factory with his grandfather. While they were in the factory the other four children ignored Wonka’s advice and had a series of accidents. So the only one who won the big prize in the end is CHARLIE. And the prize is nothing else but Willy Wonka’s factory.

I like this movie because it gives hope to the poor about not giving it up and always trying to make their dreams come true like Charlie did! I also like the setting of the movie. It is all imaginary and you get the impression that you are in a different world. And this world is more colourful and more fun for children.

Here's the trailer of the movie! Enjoy!



By: Rafailia Argyriou
2nd Year, Halki Secondary School

Istanbul...

Istanbul is one of the most historical places in Turkey. It is between Bulgaria, Asia Minor, the Prince Islands and the Bosphorus. I love it because I believe that it is one of the most important and most beautiful places in all Europe!

Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, was built by Constantine the Great in 337 A.D. It was the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The Turks took it in 1453 A.D.

Ιn Istabul you can see museums, mosques, churches, palaces, pavilions, fortresses, statues, monuments, towers and castles. Aghia Sofia is a must see. It used to be a Greek Orthodox church but now it serves as a mosque - museum. Other places of interest are Topkapi, the Blue Mosque and the hippodrome. Istanbul is the ideal place for those who love shopping as there are lots of bazaars and some big shopping centres. Capalicarsi or the Great Bazaar - as it is called in English - is the biggest bazaar of all as it includes at least 4,000 shops!

Turkish cuisine is one of the most important among the cuisines of the world. You should try delicious pies stuffed with meat, cheese and potatoes called “Bureks”. “Pilavs” and “kebabs” are also worth trying. As for sweets “baklava” and “kadayif” are well known. Istanbul’s nightlife is also very interesting as it offers thousands of options.

I really hope that one day my dream will come true and I will be able to visit Istanbul, that beautiful city!!!

Here is a video about Istanbul that I found on YOUTUBE. Watch it! I believe that you’ll like it!!!



By: Vagjelica Seganakou
1st year, Halki Secondary School

Pablo Neruda - You start dying slowly...


The poem “You start dying slowly” by Pablo Neruda is one of my favourites. Despite its pessimistic title and the mention of death in it, the poem itself is a reminder that we should really start living our life in all its simplicity and without any unbearable conventionalities...


They die slowly…

They die slowly, those who don't permit themselves, even just once in a lifetime, to run away from sensible advice.



They die slowly, those who don't turn the tables when they are unhappy at work, who don't risk the certain for the uncertain to run after a dream.

They die slowly, those who don't travel, 
who don't read,
who don't listen to music,
who don't find grace in themselves.

They die slowly those who destroy their own love,
who won't accept help.

They die slowly, those who pass their days complaining about their bad luck or about the incessant rain.

They die slowly, those who abandon a project before starting it, never asking about a subject they are unfamiliar with, never responding when asked about something they know.

We avoid the smooth dues of death by always remembering that being alive demands an effort much more than the simple action of breathing.

That only through our most ardent patience will we conquer a splendid happiness.

by Pablo Neruda 

I am also attaching a video about this poem but the verse is in Greek.



The Hound of the Baskervilles...


The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle is an excellent story that takes place in London and Dartmor. This fascinating book is about the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, who with his trusted assistant, Watson, tries to solve the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville.

The mystery begins when Dr. Mortimer, sir Charles' personal doctor, relates the circumstances surrounding his patient's death to Holmes and Watson. The doctor believes that his death has something to do with the legend of the hound, which is an enormous, evil hunting dog that terrorises the people of Baskerville. Soon, it becomes clear that Sir Henry, who is  Sir Charles' nephew, and the only surviving heir to the Baskerville fortune, is also in danger. Holmes and Watson have to move quickly in order to protect Sir Henry's life and to solve the mystery.

The book is full of thrilling moments as the author creates tension with unexpected twists and vivid descriptions. What gives the book its dark atmosphere, however, is the silent, evil presence of the legendary hound which dominates the story throughout.

I thoroughly recommend the Hound of the Baskervilles. Readers will have a difficult time putting this masterpiece down as they are kept in suspense until the very end of the book.

Beautiful Day - U2

I really love the song Beautiful Day by U2. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. It is impossible to stand still to, I don't mean as a dance song, you can't dance to it, but you have to be walking, or driving, just watching the scenery outdoors go by, to fully appreciate it. 

The song delivers some really powerful message about the simplicity of happiness and its ellussive nature. Every day can be beautiful if you just pay attention to all little things like a blue sky or a bird with a leaf in its mouth . Happiness can be found in little things and after all as the song says: 

"What you don't have you don't need it now..."

From a literature point of view, the song relates to the famous Irish novel "Ulysses". The plot of Ulysses takes place all in one day hence the "Day" in the song title. The main character in the novel is Mr. Bloom and the opening line to the song is "The heart is a bloom" - maybe that's a clue. Also, the lyrics "You're on the road/But you've got no destination/You're in the mud/In the maze of her imagination" totally make sense: Bloom spends most of his day just wandering around Dublin with no real destination in mind. The last line of those lyrics also could refer to the end chapter of "Ulysses". In that chapter, Bloom's wife thinks about her and her husband's past, but the whole thing is in a continuous, unpunctuated stream. It's really hard to read and I can see how it could be thought of as a maze.