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Charlie and the Christmas Factory

Charlie and the Christmas Factory

Summary

A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.


Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?


What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George’s granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion? And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?


A magical and hilarious collection from 13 bestselling, much-loved storytellers. Perfect for Christmas Eve, this collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author’s favourite Roald Dahl characters.


Discover George’s Marvellous Medicine as told by bestseller, Adam Kay. Laugh yourself silly with Greg James and Chris Smith's take on The Twits. Dive into Hannah Gold's The Fantastic Mr Fox and celebrate Konnie Huq's Danny the Champion of the World.

Plus discover stories from:


  • Nadia Shireen (The BFG)
  • Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)
  • Elle McNicoll (Matilda)
  • Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)
  • Pamela Butchart (The Witches)
  • Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)
  • Sibéal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

About the authors

Roald Dahl

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.
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Rikin Parekh (Illustrator)

Rikin studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. He has since worked storyboarding and designing monsters for the film industry and selling books for a national chain.

He also works part-time as a Teaching Assistant in Primary schools in NW London and finds it extremely rewarding.

When he’s not drawing you’ll probably find him at the cinema or at Comic Con.
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