An exclusive new World Book Day story, inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory from bestselling author Sibéal Pounder, and illustrated by Emily Jones.
Charlie Bucket is having a magical time learning to run Mr Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. There are so many delicious new creations to be invented! And as long as there is a wonkachocolate factory, there will be a Willy Wonka pinging about like an excited squirrel inside it – along with his brilliant Oompa-Loompas, who know just how to keep everything running smoothly.
But everyone needs a holiday, even Oompa-Loompas. And that’s where this story begins . . .
When Mr Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas decide it’s time to go on an adventure to look for marvellous new recipe ingredients, Charlie is left to run the factory by himself for the first time. And it’s fair to say things don’t quite go to plan . . .
Can Charlie use his imagination to save the chocolate factory from disaster – or will all the chaos mean closing the factory gates forever?
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About the author
Sibéal Pounder
Sibéal Pounder is the author of the bestselling Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series of books, Neon’s Secret Universe, and the Christmas tale, Tinsel. Her debut, Witch Wars, was shortlisted for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. The Bad Mermaids series was a World Book Day title and a Sunday Times Bestseller. Before becoming a full time author, Sibéal worked for the Financial Times.
About the illustrator
Emily Jones
Emily Jones wanted to illustrate children’s books for a living immediately after reading ‘I want my potty’ by Tony Ross. It’s been a little while since that pivotal moment in Jarrow library aged 7 but she has finally achieved it. She lives in Cardiff with her partner and English Bull Terrier Whippet Cross, Augustus, who despite having never entered a beauty pageant, would definitely win one.
Alternative formats
The £1/€1.50 books are also available in braille, large print & audio via Guide Dogs, Vision Ireland, RNIB and Calibre Audio. If you require one of these formats, please find out about diversity and inclusion.