ROALD DAHL
This stunning deluxe edition of Roald Dahls beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory features:
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 childs dreams and the eccentric chocolate-maker who makes them come true. When Willy Wonkas 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 storys earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonkas empireif 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 classic by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.
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