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Read an exclusive extract from the new Willy Wonka book
- The Times published an exclusive extract from 'Chaos at the Chocolate Factory' for World Book Day 2026.
- Charlie Bucket now lives at the factory and could be tasked with running it someday.
- The story depicts a vast factory with rooms, a chocolate river, and fantastical inventions.
- Oompa Loompas play a central role in the factory’s operations according to the extract.
- Mr. Wonka contemplates future travels to find new ingredients and wonders about Loompaland.
- The extract describes Charlie’s daily rounds visiting rooms and encountering new treats.
- The book is part of a collaboration between Sibéal Pounder and illustrator Emily Jones.
- The Times highlights the exclusive nature of the World Book Day release.
- The story hints at a continuing influence of Wonka’s empire beyond the factory.
- The excerpt includes playful language and humorous descriptions of inventions and treats.
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