Chaos at the Chocolate Factory: World Book Day 2026 by Roald Dahl & Sibéal Pounder - Paperback - Ages 7-11 - Charlie Bucket Runs Wonka's Factory

Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780241810354 Publisher: Puffin Age Range: 7-11 Overview: Chaos at the Chocolate Factory is the exclusive World Book Day 2026 story inspired by Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, written by bestselling author Sibéal Pounder and illustrated by Emily Jones. When Mr Wonka and his Oompa-Loompas head off in search of new ingredients, Charlie Bucket is left running the famous factory alone for the first time - and it doesn't quite go to plan. Packed with Dahl-inspired mischief, this pocket-sized paperback is a brilliant, affordable introduction to reading. About the Book: Charlie Bucket has settled happily into life at Mr Willy Wonka's extraordinary chocolate factory, marvelling at the Oompa-Loompas who keep everything running. But even Oompa-Loompas need a holiday, and when Mr Wonka sets off in search of marvellous new ingredients, Charlie is left in sole charge of the factory for the very first time. What follows is a whirlwind of chocolate-fuelled chaos as machines misbehave and rivers of chocolate threaten to overflow, testing Charlie's ingenuity to the limit. Written by Sibéal Pounder, bestselling author of Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids, and illustrated throughout by Emily Jones, this short story captures the irrepressible spirit of Dahl's original while offering a fresh, funny adventure that stands on its own. At just 112 pages, it's the perfect length for a single sitting or a few bedtime chapters, ideal for building reading stamina without feeling like a chore. Full of Dahl-style invention - fantastical machinery, sugary catastrophes and a hero who must think on his feet - it's a story about responsibility, quick thinking and teamwork. As an official World Book Day title, it's designed to be shared and enjoyed by young readers everywhere, whether devoted Dahl fans or meeting Charlie for the very first time. Key Benefits: An exclusive World Book Day 2026 story set in the world of Charlie and the Choco