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Recently voted as the nation’s favourite Roald Dahl character, Charlie Bucket has the unusual good fortune not only of finding a Golden Ticket which gives him the trip of a lifetime to Mr Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory but also of having a suitable character and temperament to deal with the resulting temptation to absolute greed. The trip round the Chocolate Factory is every child’s dream. How delightful, good natured Charlie, who supports his poor but honest family, maintains his decency while one after another, the other winning four children come to bad, greed-related ends is a delightful adventure.
Synopsis
Charlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr Willy Wonka, the wondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await - Charlie needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his.