Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (UK version)

Yoto Says: Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime into the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory! Join Charlie Bucket on the adventure of a lifetime into the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and his chocolate factory! Brought to you by Penguin. Charlie and The Chocolate Factory is narrated by iconic British actor David Tennant (Doctor Who, Good Omens, Around The World in 80 Days), and is bursting with fantabulous sound effects. "Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Gold Ticket from Mr Willy Wonka! Tremendous things are in store for you!" Charlie Bucket's life is about to change forever, thanks to one miraculous moment! Willy Wonka, chocolate maker extraordinaire, has hidden five golden tickets in five ordinary bars of chocolate, and any child who finds one will get the chance to visit his incredible factory. And Charlie has found one . . . But so have . . Augustus Gloop - a glutton for chocolate & Veruca Salt - a spoiled and selfish brat & Violet Beauregarde - a repulsive gum-chewer & Mike Teavee - a television fiend. With a chocolate river, delectable confectionery and mysterious Oompa Loompas, Mr Wonka's factory is the most wondrous place Charlie has ever seen. The text in this edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was updated in 2022 for young independent readers.