Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl (1964), Alfred A. Knopf, Hardcover with Dust Jacket

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Product Description:


What if a single golden ticket changed your life forever? Step into Willy Wonka’s factory and discover a world where rivers flow with chocolate and walls taste like candy.

Plot Summary:

When reclusive candy maker Willy Wonka decides to open his doors to five lucky children, young Charlie Bucket can hardly believe his fortune. Charlie embarks on a magical and mysterious factory tour alongside four less-deserving winners—Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, and Augustus Gloop. 

Rumors have swirled around the eccentric owner and his top-secret inventions, but nothing compares to the extraordinary reality they find. True to Roald Dahl’s whimsical style, each chapter brims with clever humor, imaginative settings, and a life-changing lesson hidden just beneath the sugary surface.

Specifications:

  • Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
  • Author: Roald Dahl
  • Illustrator: Joseph Schindelman
  • Publication Date: 1964
  • Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
  • Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
  • Pages: 162
  • Dimensions: 9.5 × 6 × 1 inches
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Children’s Literature
  • Condition: Wear on dust jacket; signed in pen by a previous owner (see photos for details).

About the Author: Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Wales to Norwegian parents. He served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II and began writing about his experiences, laying the groundwork for his later career as a beloved children’s author. Known for his vivid imagination and playful storytelling, Dahl created fantastical worlds that continue to captivate readers of all ages.

Savor the Sweet Magic:

Open these pages and journey into a world of pure imagination. With its enduring charm, memorable characters, and lively illustrations, this edition offers a timeless treat for readers young and old.

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