About The Book
Discover The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection, a stunning hardback collection of Roald Dahl’s most beloved titles.
‘The one thing he longed for more than anything else was . . .CHOCOLATE.’
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 . . .
With a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka’s factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen.
The Roald Dahl Clothbound Collection uses the versions of Dahl’s books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions.
About the Author
The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author.
His fabulously popular children’s books are read by children all over the world. Some of his better-known works include James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The Witches, and The BFG.
He died in November 1990.
