When Charlie wins the fifth Golden Ticket, it allows him to fulfil his dearest wish, to have a specially conducted tour of the mysterious chocolate factory, and who wouldn't want to wander in a place which made Whipple-scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight or Cavity-filling Caramels or Strawberry-juice Water Pistols or Lickable Wallpaper for nurseries? But there are dangers in store as well, especially for such unlovable characters as Veruca Salt, who disappears down the Great Rubbish Chute, or Augustus Gloop, who is swept away in a river of hot melted chocolate, or Violet Beauregarde who . . . but it's all here in this famous story, waiting 'to entrance, delight, intrigue, astonish and perplex you beyond measure'.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British author known for his darkly humorous and imaginative children's books. His most notable works include "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," and "The BFG." Dahl's writing style often blended elements of fantasy, satire, and whimsy, creating captivating stories that continue to resonate with readers of all ages. He made significant contributions to literature by pushing the boundaries of children's storytelling and challenging traditional ideas of morality in his characters and plots. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" remains his most famous work, captivating audiences with its vivid characters and imaginative world. Dahl's impact on the literary genre of children's literature is profound, as his works continue to be celebrated and adapted into various forms of media worldwide.