Who wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Roald Dahl wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, first published in 1964. It is a work of literary fiction and is rated 'Essential Read' in our catalogue.

Is there a book club guide for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Yes — Book Verdict has a free reading guide for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with key themes and five original discussion questions at https://247bookverdict.com/reading-guides/roald-dahl-charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/.

Essential Read

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Name: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Author: Roald Dahl

by Roald Dahl · 1964

Literary Fiction · ranked #22 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Charlie Bucket, the poorest child in a town, finds the last Golden Ticket and enters Willy Wonka's extraordinary chocolate factory alongside four deeply unpleasant children who are each eliminated by their own vices. Dahl's morality tale is disguised as a fantasy: a story about greed, humility and the rewards of being genuinely good.

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The verdict

Category: Literary Fiction
First published: 1964 · 1960s
Author: Roald Dahl
Standing: Essential Read

About Literary Fiction

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