Wonka is a book written by Sibéal Pounder, based on the screenplay by Simon Farnaby and Paul King, which was released on December 19, 2023. The book is a prequel to Roald Dahl's classic children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and tells the story of the young Willy Wonka, the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker.
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Based on the major motion picture—an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor— Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time... proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.
Follow Wonka's journey from a poor boy with a sweet tooth to a visionary chocolatier who creates the most amazing confections ever seen. Along the way, he meets some unforgettable characters, such as the Oompa-Loompas, the Vermicious Knids, and the mysterious Slugworth, who will either help or hinder his quest to make the world a happier place. And of course, there's the chocolate factory, a wonderland of delights and dangers, where Wonka's imagination runs wild and his dreams come true.