'Harry Potter' is not the best-selling children's book in the UK.
That spot belongs to a famous book by author Roald Dahl - "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory".
Recently, according to a survey by CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenway Medals, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has surpassed Harry Potter to become the best-selling children's book in the UK.
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| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the best-selling children's book in Britain. |
Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was an English writer and poet, hailed as "one of the greatest children's storytellers of the 20th century." He was a beloved children's author, consistently ranking among the top 3 of the 15 most popular British books for the past 80 years.
First published in 1964, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a top-ranking children's book of the 20th century that remains beloved by readers today. Roald Dahl's work tells the story of the adventures of poor boy Charlie Bucket in the famous Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
This work has also been adapted into films twice. The 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory did not achieve the expected success, but the 2005 adaptation of the same name became a box office phenomenon and one of the most beloved films of the year.
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| The film adaptation Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). |
First published in 1964, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a top-ranking children's book of the 20th century that remains beloved by readers today. Roald Dahl's work tells the story of the adventures of poor boy Charlie Bucket in the famous Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
This work has also been adapted into films twice. The 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory did not achieve the expected success, but the 2005 adaptation of the same name became a box office phenomenon and one of the most beloved films of the year.
Two other works by Roald Dahl also made it into the top 15, ranking second and third: The BFG (1982) and Matilda (1988). Meanwhile, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone only ranked sixth on the published list.
The CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenway Medals are a prestigious award for children's and young adult books. The award organizers conducted a large-scale survey across the UK to determine which books have had the most profound impact on families over the past 80 years. This event commemorates the 80th anniversary of the first award ceremony in 1936.
Top 15 best-selling books in the UK: 1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) - Roald Dahl 2. The BFG (1982) - Roald Dahl 3. Matilda (1988) - Roald Dahl 4. Paddington Bear (1958) - Michael Bond 5. The Hungry Caterpillar (1969) - Eric Carle 6. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1997) - J.K. Rowling 7. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) - CS Lewis 8. Charlotte and Wilbur (1952) - EB White 9. Cat in a Hat (1957) - Dr. Seuss 10. The Hobbit (1937) - JRR Tolkien 11. Dear Zoo (1982) - Rod Campbell 12. The Tiger Who Came to Tear (1968) - Judith Kerr 13. The Snowman (1978) - Raymond Briggs 14. Little Borrowers (1952) - Mary Norton 15. Father Christmas (1973) - Raymond Briggs |
According to Zing.vn

