An unused chapter of the classic children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been released. The novel written by Roald Dahl was published 50 years ago. This chapter is from a draft and reveals some interesting details. For example, there is a Vanilla Fudge Room, and Charlie originally went with his mother to the factory, not with his grandfather.

Chocolate Factory is iconic in children’s literature. It tells the story of Charlie Bucket, a young boy who comes from a poor, but loving family. There is a major announcement that Willy Wonka, owner of the Chocolate Factory has hidden golden tickets in five chocolate bars. Whoever finds them gets a pass to visit the factory. Charlie is one of the lucky kids, and is taken on an adventure through the magical empire. With plenty of treats and imagination, it is a beloved story from a celebrated author.

The novel was first published in 1964 and has sold over 50 million copies in dozens of languages. Its success also spawned two major motion pictures. The first one in 1971 starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. The remake in 2005 starred Johnny Depp as the famed chocolate factory owner. It also inspired a musical. Now a lost chapter was published in the Guardian. This could be exciting news for fans of the book.

When the 1961 draft was written, the fifth chapter was considered too subversive. After Dahl’s death in 1990, it was discovered among paperwork. With permission from the Roald Dahl estate, they were released to the public. In addition to the Fudge Room, there are characters that were later on cut from the final version. There are also illustrations revealed. This October will mark the 50^th anniversary of the book published. This chapter gives new insight into the story, and the author’s writing process.