Chaos at the Chocolate Factory: World Book Day 2026: A Mini Short Story Book

Chaos at the Chocolate Factory: World Book Day 2026: A Mini Short Story Book by Sibéal Pounder is an exclusive World Book Day story inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, with illustrations by Emily Jones. This mini short story book is a World Book Day 2026 edition.

Key details

• Exclusive World Book Day story
• World Book Day 2026 mini short story book
• Written by Sibéal Pounder
• Inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and The Chocolate Factory
• Illustrated by Emily Jones

Synopsis

Charlie Bucket is learning how to run Mr Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory, surrounded by new creations and the busy energy of Wonka himself, alongside the Oompa Loompas who keep everything working smoothly. When it is time for Mr Wonka and the Oompa Loompas to take a holiday and search for new ingredients, Charlie is left in charge on his own for the first time.

With the factory’s routines disrupted, events begin to go off course. Charlie must rely on his imagination as the situation escalates, with the future of the factory hanging in the balance.