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written by Sibéal Pounder ; based on the screenplay by Simon Farnaby & Paul King ; story by Paul King.

322 pages.
Ahead of title: Inspired by Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Summary: Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka knew he wanted to be a chocolate maker. Each year on his birthday, his mother would create a single bar of chocolate for him, the greatest gift he could imagine. One day, Willy knew, he would share that special gift with the world. Years later, after traveling the seven seas, Willy finally finds himself standing before the famous Galeries Gourmet-- home to the three most renowned chocolatiers-- ready to make his dream come true. But Willy learns that the trio are not the friendly fellows he was hoping to find-- he will now need all his powers of invention and a surprising group of friends if he is going to bring his remarkable creations to the world.