Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Number of Pages: 336

Description: Before Charlie Bucket, before the legendary Chocolate Factory, discover young Willy Wonka's origin of invention and wonder! From boyhood dreams of crafting exquisite chocolates to share globally, ambitious Willy lands at the glamorous Galeries Gourmet, ready to revolutionize taste buds one scrumptious morsel at a time. But ruthless rival chocolatiers hound his every step, tricking him into grimy washhouse toil. With fistfuls of luck, heaps of magic, and loyal new friends, Wonka battles to reclaim his destiny. Because meeting this inventive dreamer proves anything's possible—especially when chocolate dreams collide with unbreakable spirit. Inspired by Paul King's blockbuster film (story by King, screenplay with Simon Farnaby), bestselling Sibéal Pounder whips up a delectable tale of ambition, camaraderie, and cocoa-fueled fantasy. Perfect for ages 7+, where imagination bubbles sweeter than the finest fudge!