Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Author: Dahl, Roald, Blake, Quentin

Interest age: from c 4 years

Published on 21 July 2022 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 336 pages
128 x 197 x 25 | 272g

*A very special version of the book with amazing bonus content! Read the original before you experience the incredible story of Wonka in the blockbuster movie!*Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you!Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment!Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory.

And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . .

Augustus Gloop - a glutton for chocolateVeruca Salt - a spoiled and selfish bratViolet Beauregarde - a repulsive gum-chewerMike Teavee - a television fiendWith a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen.

The text in this edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.