Caroline Laidlaw

For years, the towering gates of Mr. Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory have remained tightly locked to the outside world. Now, the eccentric candy genius is finally opening his doors—but only to five incredibly lucky children who manage to find a Golden Ticket hidden inside ordinary chocolate bars. The winners are a wildly unforgettable bunch. There is Augustus Gloop, a boy who cares about nothing but eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled brat who demands everything she sees; Violet Beauregarde, a competitive gum-chewer with the fastest jaws in town; and Mike Teavee, a television-obsessed kid with a terrible temper. Finally, there is Charlie Bucket. Charlie is poor, hungry, and ordinary in almost every way—except that he is honest, kind, and brave. Step inside a world of pure imagination in this beloved, mouth-watering classic. You will travel down chocolate rivers, encounter the mysterious Oompa-Loompas, and witness the wildest, most unpredictable factory tour in history. As the greedy children face the bizarre consequences of their terrible behavior, Charlie is about to discover that a good heart might just be the greatest prize of all. Get ready for the sweetest adventure of your life!