Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)  (English, Paperback, Dahl Roald)

A young boy wins a golden ticket to journey to Willy Wonka’s secret Chocolate Factory. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a classic children’s tale by Roald Dahl.

Summary of the Book

Charlie loves chocolates. Like all young boys and girls, he hopes to one day journey to Willy Wonka’s secret factory and discover how chocolates are made. When he wins the prized golden ticket, his joy knows no end. He joins several other children in a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit Willy Wonka’s factory and meet the famous Wonka himself. However, the other children aren’t like Charlie. They come from wealthy families, and they are greedy and selfish. Willy Wonka seems to despise these children, despite his outer calm candour. What manner of lesson does Mr. Wonka want to teach these children, and what will he do to Charlie himself? Join Charlie, Willy Wonka and all the Oompa Loompas in a candy-crusted journey for all ages.

About Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, poet, fighter pilot, screenwriter and short story writer. He is known for James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, My Uncle Oswald, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits, Tales of the Unexpected, George's Marvellous Medicine and The BFG.

Series Reading Order

Charlie’s adventures with Willy Wonka continue in Charlie and the Glass Elevator.

Media Note

This book was adapted into two hit movies, the first of which starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and was entitled Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The second adaptation starred Johnny Depp and was directed by Tim Burton.