Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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FIVE CHILDREN—AND ONLY FIVE— WERE GOING TO BE ALLOWED INTO MR. WILLY WONKA'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY...THE FACTORY WHERE THE WORLD'S MOST WONDERFUL CANDY WAS MADE. AUGUSTUS GLOOP—A fat pig of a boy •who would eat anything he could get his hands and teeth on. VERUCA SALT—A spoiled little rich girl who screamed until she was bought her heart's latest delight. VIOLET BEAUREGARDE—The world's champion gum chewer who was destined for a sticky end. MIKE TEAVEE—A smart aleck who was addicted to television. AND... CHARLIE BUCKET—Our Hero, who was honest, obedient, loyal, trustworthy, brave, good, kind; and starving. --back cover