Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Roald Dahl is a classic children’s novel that tells the imaginative story of Charlie Bucket, a poor boy who wins a golden ticket to visit the mysterious and magical chocolate factory owned by Willy Wonka. The book is filled with fantasy, humour, and memorable characters, as Charlie and other children experience extraordinary and sometimes surprising events during their tour of the factory. Written in Roald Dahl’s engaging and playful style, it helps develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, and imagination while encouraging learners to explore themes such as kindness, greed, and fairness. This novel is ideal for classroom study, guided reading, and independent reading in the Intermediate Phase, and it promotes a strong enjoyment of literature through its creative storytelling.