Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
It was inspired by the author’s own experience of Cadbury sending test packages to schoolchildren, in exchange for their opinions of products.
I grew up not far from this factory, and have since visited and enjoyed those treats. But none as mouthwatering tantalizing as ‘Eatable Marshmallow Pillows‘, ‘Invisible Chocolate Bars for Eating in Class’ and ‘Fizzy Lemonade Swimming Pools.’
I would still love to open the corner of a Wonka Bar and see the glint of golden paper…
Reviewed by Mrs Bradley
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