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Charlie and Chocolate Factory


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The Book that Started it All

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was written by Roald Dahl. It is one of his best-known stories. The story of Charlie Bucket, the five Golden Tickets, the Oompa-Loompas and the amazing Mr Willy Wonka has become a childhood favorite since it was first published in 1964. The original book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and is available in 55 languages.

Pictire of Charlie and his Grandparents Charlie at the store Candy Machine

The Characters

Mr. Willy Wonka

The eccentric owner of the Wonka chocolate factory. Mr.Wonka is the most renowned candy maker in the world and an endless combination of opposing parts. His decision to open his factory to five lucky children is actually a calculated ploy to find the perfect child to take over his factory.


Charlie Bucket

Charlie is good and kind person to everyone in his life. He is very poor. And must walk by Mr. Wonka’s factory every day on his way to school.

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Grandpa Joe

Charlie’s paternal grandfather. Grandpa Joe spends all his time in bed with the other three Bucket grandparents. He is Charlie’s best friend.


Augustus Gloop

Augustus Gloop is a boy who loves nothing but eating. Augustus is very rude child.


Veruca Salt

Veruca Salt is a spoiled brat. Veruca demands anything she wants and throws tantrums.


Violet Beauregarde

Violet is an avid gum chewer.


Mike Teavee

A boy who cares only for television.