What is the story of Willy Wonka?
(2021)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
J/PAPERBACK/SERIES/WHAT

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Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Kids' Paperbacks J/PAPERBACK/SERIES/WHAT Due: 1/31/2026

Details

PUBLISHED
New York : Penguin Workshop, [2021]
DESCRIPTION

108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9780593224205, 0593224205, 9780593224212, 0593224213, 9781713764533, 1713764539, 9780593224205, 0593224205
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

"An official WHO HQ book" -- Cover

What is the story of Willy Wonka? -- Growing up -- Boarding schools -- Becoming a writer -- A visit to the chocolate factory -- Willy Wonka -- Books and screenplays -- Willy Wonka becomes a movie star -- The further adventures of Willy Wonka -- Final books -- A new movie -- Willy Wonka forever

"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"--

Ages 8-12

1040L

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