Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) (Paperback, Special Ed)

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 classic.