Quentin Blake was born in 1932 and read English at Cambridge, before attending Chelsea Art College.
Roald Dahl's wicked sense of humour is perfectly in evidence in this marvellously imaginative classic story, which has been loved by generations of children.
But what else is in store for Charlie and the other children when they enter Wonka's chocolate factory? Soon Charlie, his Grandpa Jo and his fellow winners are setting out on a magical tour of the factory, where a whole host of extraordinary inventions and a river of melted chocolate await them. He never dreams he'll have the chance to see the inside of the factory for himself - but then his dreams unexpectedly comes true. When the eccentric chocolatier Mr Willy Wonka announces that there are five Golden Tickets to be won, and the prize is a visit to his wonderful factory itself, children everywhere rush to buy his products - but Charlie's family are very poor and can only afford to buy him one bar of Wonka's chocolate each year on his birthday. Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: day, Charlie Bucket walks past Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory, with its heavenly smells wafting out. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans. Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.Īfter establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing children’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents.
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