Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
by Roald Dahl
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is Roald Dahl's sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, first published by Alfred A. Knopf in the United States in 1972 and in Britain by George Allen & Unwin in 1973. Charlie and Willy Wonka's elevator overshoots into orbit and meets hostile aliens.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Knopf, 1972
- First published
- Alfred A. Knopf, United States, 1972
- First UK edition
- George Allen & Unwin, 1973
The first edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl was published in New York by Knopf in 1972. We track 2 editions.
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- Editions recorded
- 126 on Open Library, 51 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 24 languages
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Who published the first edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator?
The first edition of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl was published in New York by Knopf in 1972.
How many editions of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator are there?
We track 2 editions of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator?
In order, it follows Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, according to Wikidata.
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