Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition

Roald Dahl, Ivan Brunetti, Lev Grossman

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Penguin Classics
20 October 2011

Classic fiction (Children's&YA)

A delectable new Deluxe edition of this wonderful classic, with cover artwork by award-winning cartoonist Ivan Brunetti

A stunning deluxe edition of Roald Dahl's beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring -a new introduction by Lev Grossman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians -cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Ivan Brunetti -the original interior art from the 1964 first edition -French flaps and deckle-edged paper

Twice turned into a feature film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delectable classic about a child's dreams and the eccentric

chocolate-maker who makes them come true.

When Willy Wonka's hallowed

chocolate factory holds a worldwide contest awarding tours to the lucky,

five children emerge as winners, including a glutton, a gum-chewing

nitwit, a spoiled brat, and a TV addict. Only Charlie Bucket, the

story's earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonka's

empire-if he avoids the pitfalls of his fellow contestants and stays

true to his heart. Ingenious and entertaining, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true modern classicby one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theseries to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-datetranslations by award-winning translators.

By: Roald Dahl
Illustrated by: Ivan Brunetti
Introduction by: Lev Grossman
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Special edition
Volume:
Dimensions: Height: 212mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9780143106333
ISBN 10: 0143106333
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 20 October 2011
Recommended Age: from 9 to 11
Audience: Children/juvenile , 9-11 years , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roald Dahl(1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought byThe Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career. After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children's stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, includingJames and the Giant Peach,Matilda,The BFG, andCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site-www.roalddahl.com