Charlie's and the Chocolate Factory Turns 60!

The classic book is still super popular after 6 decades

Five key points:

• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was published 60 years ago today, on January 17, 1964

• The book is about a poor boy named Charlie who wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory

• Roald Dahl's descriptions of candy rooms and fantastical inventions have captivated kids' imaginations for generations

• The book teaches g…