Wonka

Before Charlie, before the Chocolate Factory, comes a story of invention and imagination . . .

Ever since he was a child, Willy Wonka had dreamed of making chocolate and sharing it with the world.

As a young man, he arrives at the world-famous Galeries Gourmet, determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.

But hounded by a trio of jealous chocolatiers, and tricked into a lifetime of washhouse drudgery, Wonka will need a little luck and a whole lot of magic – along with some help from a few friends – to fulfil his destiny.

Because if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

This delicious tale of dreams, friendship and chocolate is based on the major motion picture, Wonka, directed by Paul King, who created the story and wrote the screenplay with Simon Farnaby. The story is brought to the page by bestselling author Sibéal Pounder. This edition of Wonka is brought to life with brand-new illustrations by Emily Jones.

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.

Sibéal Pounder (Author)
Sibéal Pounder is the number one New York Times bestselling author of the much-loved children’s fiction series Witch Wars, Bad Mermaids and Neon's Secret UNIverse, and the Christmas hit Tinsel. She has also written Beyond Platform 13, the sequel to Eva Ibbotson’s The Secret of Platform 13 and the globally bestselling novelisation of the film Wonka.

Her World Book Day book Bad Mermaids was a Sunday Times Bestseller, and Witch Wars was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award.

Paul King (Author)
Paul King is a BAFTA-nominated writer/director who works in both film and television. His most recent feature, "Wonka," is an original prequel to the beloved Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role, and will debut in theaters worldwide in December. In 2009, King wrote and directed his first feature film, "Bunny and the Bull," starring Simon Farnaby and Edward Hogg. King directed all three series of "The Mighty Boosh," earning him a BAFTA nomination for Best Director in 2004. The BBC comedy aired in the U.S. on Adult Swim. His most recent work for the small screen includes directing and executive producing episodes of the 2020 Netflix series "Space Force," starring Steve Carrell. King co-wrote and directed "Paddington" in 2014, a film which received both critical and commercial success worldwide, including BAFTA nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best British Film. King next co-wrote and directed "Paddington 2," released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2017 to great critical acclaim.

Simon Farnaby (Author)
Simon Farnaby ("Paddington 2") and Paul King wrote the screenplay for " Wonka" , based on a story by King and characters created by Roald Dahl. Michael Siegel, Cate Adams, Rosie Alison and Tim Wellspring are serving as executive producers.

Emily Jones (Illustrator)
Emily Jones wanted to illustrate children's books for a living immediately after reading 'I want my potty' by Tony Ross. It's been a little while since that pivotal moment in Jarrow library aged 7 but she has finally achieved it.

She lives in Cardiff with her partner and English Bull Terrier Whippet Cross, Augustus, who despite having never entered a beauty pageant, would definitely win one.