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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

By Roald Dahl
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a delightful tale about a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka's mysterious and magical chocolate factory. Along with other children, Charlie embarks on a whimsical adventure filled with incredible sweets and quirky inventions. The story explores themes of imagination, honesty, and the consequences of greed and indulgence.
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You'll enjoy this delightful story if you have a taste for whimsical adventures full of imagination and mystery. It appeals to those who love tales of fantastical factories, intriguing characters, and magical confections. The playful narrative and captivating illustrations make it an enchanting read for children and adults alike who appreciate charming, timeless stories.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Phizzwhizzing new cover look for this iconic story by the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!

Willy Wonka is the most extraordinary chocolate maker in the world, and he's given five children golden tickets to visit his famous chocolate factory.

Augustus Gloop - a great big greedy nincompoop.

Veruca Salt - a spoiled brat.

Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive little gum-chewer.

Mike Teavee - a TV addict.

And Charlie Bucket - the hero of the story!

But what mysterious secrets will they discover inside?

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is often praised as the ultimate children's story, capturing the imaginations of readers with its whimsical and fantastical elements. Renowned for its inventive plot and memorable characters, the book continues to be a timeless classic beloved by both children and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241558324

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake
  • Illustrated by Quentin Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 271g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. He remains THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE STORYTELLER. Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.

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