The Recurring Cast
Character · Charlie Bucket · 2 books

Grandpa Joe

Grandpa Joe is Charlie’s lively grandfather, who gets out of bed for the first time in years to go to the factory.

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Character facts

First appearance
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964)
Latest appearance
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (1972)
Books
2 (2 major)
Series
Charlie Bucket
Author
Roald Dahl
Circle
Charlie Bucket

Where to meet Grandpa Joe

Grandpa Joe first appears in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964), in a major role, book 1 of the Charlie Bucket series.

Buy Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Every book with Grandpa Joe

In publication order, with the size of their role in each.

  1. 1964MCharlie and the Chocolate Factorymajor role · Charlie BucketBuy
  2. 1972MCharlie and the Great Glass Elevatormajor role · Charlie BucketBuy

Appears most often with

CharacterBooks together
Charlie BucketPoor boy who finds a Golden Ticket2
Willy WonkaEccentric chocolatier2