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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake

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  • Danny MeyerNamed as his favorite book growing up
    In his December 21, 2019 original reply to Dara Grumdahl, Meyer says Charlie and the Chocolate Factory narrowly outranked the book in her post as his childhood favorite. The preserved original conversation identifies both works. His childhood edition is unknown.
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Summary

Roald Dahl sends five children into Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, a place usually closed to the public. Charlie Bucket joins the visit alongside children whose habits and wants make them sharply different from one another.

The story uses fantastic inventions and exaggerated characters to turn the visit into an unpredictable adventure. This printing includes illustrations by Quentin Blake. It is a children’s novel, not a factual description of making or selling chocolate.

  • SourceCharlie and the Chocolate Factory — original publisher edition · Header/byline: Roald Dahl, illustrated Quentin Blake; 2007 paperback ISBN 9780142410318; About: five children visiting Wonka’s factory and Charlie’s character.

Why read it Our view

For founders who read fiction for imagination and character, notice how a single unusual setting can reveal different motives through action. Study how the children’s choices move the story forward.