Charlie and the Christmas Factory
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-0-241-76248-6 (ISBN)
Description
A star-studded cast of authors including Pamela Butchart, Hannah Gold and Adam Kay deliver twelve brand new stories inspired by the great Roald Dahl's incredible characters in this Christmas collection that will delight readers 8-12.
Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?
What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion?
And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?
Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.
Discover stories from:
Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine)
Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits)
Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox)
Nadia Shireen (The BFG)
Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)
Elle McNicoll (Matilda)
Konnie Huq (Danny Champion of the World)
Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)
Pamela Butchart (The Witches)
Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)
Sibeal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
Why is Matilda worried about being on the naughty list?
What happens when years after the creation of his original marvellous medicine George's granddaughter Gigi decides to make her own potion?
And how does Charlie plan to celebrate Christmas at the chocolate factory?
Perfect for Christmas Eve, this magical and hilarious collection features 12 brand-new short stories based on their author's favourite Roald Dahl characters.
Discover stories from:
Adam Kay (George's Marvellous Medicine)
Greg James and Chris Smith (The Twits)
Hannah Gold (Fantastic Mr Fox)
Nadia Shireen (The BFG)
Ben Bailey Smith (James and The Giant Peach)
Elle McNicoll (Matilda)
Konnie Huq (Danny Champion of the World)
Nathan Bryon (The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me)
Pamela Butchart (The Witches)
Sally Rippin (The Magic Finger)
Sibeal Pounder (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 37 mm
Weight
430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-76248-6 (9780241762486)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Christmas Factory
A glorious collection of festive short stories, inspired by the world and characters of Roald Dahl
E-Book
10/2024
Puffin
€14.99
Available for download
Persons
Roald Dahl (Author)
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.
Rikin Parekh (Illustrator)
Rikin studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. He has since worked storyboarding and designing monsters for the film industry and selling books for a national chain.
He also works part-time as a Teaching Assistant in Primary schools in NW London and finds it extremely rewarding.
When he's not drawing you'll probably find him at the cinema or at Comic Con.
Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter pilot, chocolate historian and medical inventor. He was also the author of Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The BFG and many more brilliant stories.
Rikin Parekh (Illustrator)
Rikin studied art at the Camberwell College of Arts and the University of Westminster. He has since worked storyboarding and designing monsters for the film industry and selling books for a national chain.
He also works part-time as a Teaching Assistant in Primary schools in NW London and finds it extremely rewarding.
When he's not drawing you'll probably find him at the cinema or at Comic Con.