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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is an enchanting children’s book written by Roald Dahl. Summary of the Book Compiled as a sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this title continues the story of the young boy, Charlie Bucket, and the peculiar candy maker, Willy Wonka. They travel in the Great Glass Elevator and thus embark upon new adventures. This edition also contains colourful illustrations created by Quentin Blake. About Roald Dahl Roald Dahl was a British short story writer, novelist, poet, fighter pilot and screenwriter. He was born to Norwegian parents and served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. During this time, he became an intelligence officer and a flying ace. He rose to the rank of Acting Wing Commander. His short stories are popularly known for their unexpected endings, and his children’s stories are unsentimental with a bit of dark humour. Some of his works include James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Twits, and George’s Marvellous Medicine.