Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the most beloved children’s stories of all time—a whimsical, comic, and sometimes darkly imaginative tale of a young boy who wins a once-in-a-lifetime tour inside the mysterious and magical chocolate factory owned by the eccentric Willy Wonka.
 
First published in 1964, the novel has become a classic across generations, praised for its inventive storytelling, vibrant imagination, and memorable characters such as Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Augustus Gloop, Mike Teavee, and the Oompa-Loompas.
 
This 2007 Puffin Books edition, illustrated by Quentin Blake, features Dahl’s official, iconic illustrator—bringing Wonka’s world to life in his unmistakable loose, expressive, and joyful style. This Puffin reissue reflects modernised typesetting while preserving the original Dahl charm.
 
Part of The Roald Dahl Collection under Penguin Group. Modern Puffin editions (especially Quentin Blake-illustrated) remain very popular.