Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Book
Author: Roald Dahl
Publish Date: 1964
Synopsis: An 11-year-old boy named Charlie Bucket lives in poverty in a tiny house with his parents and four grandparents. Once a year, on his birthday, Charlie gets one Wonka Bar, which he keeps for many months. Willy Wonka, the owner of the Wonka chocolate factory, has suddenly decided to open the doors of his factory to five children and their parents after 10 years of keeping it sealed because his rivals were stealing his recipes. In order to choose who will enter the factory and also receive a lifetime supply of chocolate, Mr. Wonka hides five golden tickets in the wrappers of his Wonka chocolate bars. The first four golden tickets are found by the gluttonous Augustus Gloop, the spoiled and petulant Veruca Salt, the gum-addicted Violet Beauregarde, and the TV-obsessed Mike Teavee. Charlie finds the fifth golden ticket. The story then moves on to the events that happen in the chocolate factory.
Publish Date: 1964
Synopsis: An 11-year-old boy named Charlie Bucket lives in poverty in a tiny house with his parents and four grandparents. Once a year, on his birthday, Charlie gets one Wonka Bar, which he keeps for many months. Willy Wonka, the owner of the Wonka chocolate factory, has suddenly decided to open the doors of his factory to five children and their parents after 10 years of keeping it sealed because his rivals were stealing his recipes. In order to choose who will enter the factory and also receive a lifetime supply of chocolate, Mr. Wonka hides five golden tickets in the wrappers of his Wonka chocolate bars. The first four golden tickets are found by the gluttonous Augustus Gloop, the spoiled and petulant Veruca Salt, the gum-addicted Violet Beauregarde, and the TV-obsessed Mike Teavee. Charlie finds the fifth golden ticket. The story then moves on to the events that happen in the chocolate factory.
The Movie
Director: Tim Burton
Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly
Writer: John August
Release Date: 2005
Plot Summary: Charlie Bucket comes from a poor family, and spends most of his time dreaming about the chocolate that he loves but usually can't afford. Things change when Willy Wonka, head of the very popular Wonka Chocolate empire, announces a contest in which five gold tickets have been hidden in chocolate bars and sent throughout the country. The kids who find the tickets will be taken on a tour of Wonka's chocolate factory and get a special glimpse of the wonders within. Charlie miraculously finds a ticket, along with four other children much naughtier than him. The tour of the factory will hold more than a few surprises for this bunch.
Cast: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly
Writer: John August
Release Date: 2005
Plot Summary: Charlie Bucket comes from a poor family, and spends most of his time dreaming about the chocolate that he loves but usually can't afford. Things change when Willy Wonka, head of the very popular Wonka Chocolate empire, announces a contest in which five gold tickets have been hidden in chocolate bars and sent throughout the country. The kids who find the tickets will be taken on a tour of Wonka's chocolate factory and get a special glimpse of the wonders within. Charlie miraculously finds a ticket, along with four other children much naughtier than him. The tour of the factory will hold more than a few surprises for this bunch.