The book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was written by British author Roald Dahl. It was first published in 1964 and has become one of the most popular works in children's literature
. Dahl's inspiration for the story came partly from his childhood experiences with chocolate companies and their secretive practices
. The novel tells the story of young Charlie Bucket and his adventures inside Willy Wonka's chocolate factory
. Roald Dahl is renowned as one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century, with many beloved books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Matilda , and James and the Giant Peach
