A dazzling volume containing two classic Roald Dahl novels!CharlieBucket and Willy Wonka have been children's favorites for generations.Now their two books are available in one stunning edition! In Charlieand the Chocolate Factory , the gates of Willy Wonka's chocolate factoryare opening at last . . . and only five children will be allowedinside. And then in Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator , Charlie andWilly Wonka are back in a fantastic journey to outer space.**About the AuthorRoaldDahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent hischildhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the ShellOil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the RoyalAir Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he movedto Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first shortstory, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by TheSaturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.Afterestablishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writingchildren’s stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. Hisfirst stories were written as entertainment for his own children, towhom many of his books are dedicated.Roald Dahl is now consideredone of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passedaway in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantasticnovels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, andCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion offans.