Wonka: The Story Before the Chocolate Factory

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The story of where Wonka began - the incredible new full-length novel set in the world of Roald Dahl, based on the upcoming autumn 2023 film. 'I've heard tell that what you imagine sometimes comes true.' Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, there was . . . WONKA. Picture, if you will, a traveller on a ship. Top hat fixed firmly on his head, red coat blowing the breeze, cane in hand. He, like others journeying with him, has hopes and dreams and thoughts of the future. But unlike others, his dreams are full of everlasting chocolate, sweets with a million flavours, and giant giraffes. But before these dreams can come true, this traveller is tricked, imprisoned and made to wash smelly clothes for hours on end. Only with help from new friends can he escape. And escape he must, for in the shadows wait three jealous factory owners, determined to stop this strange man fulfilling his chocolatey dreams. This is Willy Wonka. And he is heading towards a world of pure imagination . . . The incredible story of a young Wonka before Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. With favourite characters - including the Oompa Loompas - re-imagined.

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Roald Dahl (Author) Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories. Sibeal Pounder (Author) Sibeal is the author of the bestselling Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series of books. Her debut, Witch Wars, was shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize. The Bad Mermaids series was a World Book Day 2019 title and a Sunday Times Bestseller. Sibeal previously worked as a journalist, writing for publications including the Guardian and Vogue online.