Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
(Autor) Roald Dahl"Puffin Audiobooks presents Roald Dahl's classicaCharlie and the Great Glass Elevator,aread by the actor Douglas Hodge. aThis audiobook features original music. Charlie Bucketaand his family are rushing around the Earth at seventeen-thousand miles an hour in a great glass elevator. It belongs to the fantasticaMr Willy Wonka, and the adventure becomes even greater upon discovering they're not the only ones orbiting the Earth at that particular time . . . Douglas Hodgeais a multi-award-winning English actor, with Olivier and Tony awards for his performance in La Cage aux Folles, and nominations for his leading roles inaCyrano de Bergerac,aGuys and DollsaandaInadmissible Evidence. In 2013 he is playing the role of Willy Wonka in Sam Mendes' musicalaof Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. "
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.