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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021 · Est. 1 hour read
What Is the Story of Willy Wonka?
By Who HQ, Jake Murray (Illustrator)
Part of the What Is the Story of . . . ? series
Discover the enchanting journey of Willy Wonka from book to screen.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 163 ratings
112 pages· 7,741 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Step into the whimsical world of Willy Wonka, the iconic chocolatier who first captivated readers in 1964. Explore his journey from the pages of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' to the silver screen and beyond. This book unveils the magic behind Wonka's enduring legacy, from films to theme parks. What makes this fantastical figure so timeless? Dive into the story behind the man who turned imagination into reality, and find out how he continues to enchant audiences worldwide. Grab your golden ticket and uncover the secrets of this beloved character's lasting charm.
From the publisher
#1 New York Times bestselling Who HQ series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. Grab your golden ticket and learn how Willy Wonka became an internationally popular figure in literature and film. The whimsical, wacky, and wondrous character of Willy Wonka made his first appearance in Roald Dahl’s 1964 children’s novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the fictional factory owner opened up the doors of his company, readers were welcomed into his world of pure imagination…and chocolate! Wonka went on to dazzle a whole new set of fans in the 1971 film that brought Dahl’s characters to life. Since then, there have been other movie adaptations, books, musicals, and even theme park rides that bring the world just a little bit closer to this fantastic chocolatier. Learn about the legacy of Wonka in this new book from the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,741
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1040L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~7.1
- F&P level
- ~Y
Publication
- Published
- July 6, 2021
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780593224205
- LCCN
- 2021011163
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