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Charlie and the Christmas Factory
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The paperback edition of Charlie and the Christmas Factory is a collection of twelve new Christmas stories from the worlds of Dahl, written by the best and biggest children's authors. A star-studded cast of authors, including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay, delivers twelve brand-new...
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The paperback edition of Charlie and the Christmas Factory is a collection of twelve new Christmas stories from the worlds of Dahl, written by the best and biggest children's authors.
A star-studded cast of authors, including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay, delivers twelve brand-new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers aged 8-12.
Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?
What happens when, years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine, George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion?
And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?
Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their authors' favourite Roald Dahl characters.
Discover stories from:
- Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine)
- Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits)
- Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox)
- Nadia Shireen (The BFG)
- Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)
- Elle McNicoll (Matilda)
- Konnie Huq (Danny Champion of the World)
- Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)
- Pamela Butchart (The Witches)
- Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)
- Sibeal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241762486
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Rikin Parekh
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 544
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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. Rikin Parekh (Illustrator) Rikin studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. He has since worked storyboarding and designing monsters for the film industry and selling books for a national chain. He also works part-time as a Teaching Assistant in Primary schools in NW London and finds it extremely rewarding. When he's not drawing you'll probably find him at the cinema or at Comic Con.
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