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| What happened when your favourite children's books characters grew up? | What happened when your favourite children's books characters grew up? |
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| Charlie, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Charlie, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
| Charlie's acquisition of the Willy Wonka chocolate factory expanded not only his savings, but his waistband too. Fresh from having his gastric band fitted, this middle-aged businessman is now embarking on an exercise regime and dieting plan. At his financial advisor's suggestion, Charlie is redirecting his attention away from gluttonous pursuits and towards philanthropy. | Charlie's acquisition of the Willy Wonka chocolate factory expanded not only his savings, but his waistband too. Fresh from having his gastric band fitted, this middle-aged businessman is now embarking on an exercise regime and dieting plan. At his financial advisor's suggestion, Charlie is redirecting his attention away from gluttonous pursuits and towards philanthropy. |
| Peter, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit | Peter, from The Tale of Peter Rabbit |
| On a rare break from Mr McGregor's vegetable patch, Peter Rabbit was scouted as an animal actor to star in a Baz Luhrmann remake of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and a glitzy Hollywood career ensued. Last month Peter's iconic blue jacket sold for a record-breaking $1.5m at a charity auction. Autographs are available on request. | On a rare break from Mr McGregor's vegetable patch, Peter Rabbit was scouted as an animal actor to star in a Baz Luhrmann remake of Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and a glitzy Hollywood career ensued. Last month Peter's iconic blue jacket sold for a record-breaking $1.5m at a charity auction. Autographs are available on request. |
| Anne, from Anne of Green Gables | Anne, from Anne of Green Gables |
| Once she had recovered from the shock of dyeing her hair green, Anne experimented with hair colour further in her part–time job as Zandra Rhodes lookalike 'Zanne'. Anne's hot pink bob has earned the eternal respect of her pupils in her teaching post at the local school, and she has no plans to give it up anytime soon. | Once she had recovered from the shock of dyeing her hair green, Anne experimented with hair colour further in her part–time job as Zandra Rhodes lookalike 'Zanne'. Anne's hot pink bob has earned the eternal respect of her pupils in her teaching post at the local school, and she has no plans to give it up anytime soon. |
| Mowgli, from The Jungle Book | Mowgli, from The Jungle Book |
| Mowgli is happily married to an aristocratic heiress, having swapped his jungle postcode for St John's Wood, and is currently utilising his zoological expertise to make quite a name for himself. A world away from his wolfish upbringing, Mowgli is widely recognised as one of the most senior, prudent judges at Crufts Dog Show. | Mowgli is happily married to an aristocratic heiress, having swapped his jungle postcode for St John's Wood, and is currently utilising his zoological expertise to make quite a name for himself. A world away from his wolfish upbringing, Mowgli is widely recognised as one of the most senior, prudent judges at Crufts Dog Show. |
| Heidi, from Heidi | Heidi, from Heidi |
| After marrying Peter the goatherd, Heidi left behind the Swiss mountains to set off on a Christian missionary tour of Africa with her new husband. With Clara's family funding the trip, Heidi has been moving from village to village spreading the message that it is never too late to turn to prayer. Though missing his goats, Peter is supporting her cause wholeheartedly. | After marrying Peter the goatherd, Heidi left behind the Swiss mountains to set off on a Christian missionary tour of Africa with her new husband. With Clara's family funding the trip, Heidi has been moving from village to village spreading the message that it is never too late to turn to prayer. Though missing his goats, Peter is supporting her cause wholeheartedly. |
| Sophie, from The Tiger who Came to Tea | Sophie, from The Tiger who Came to Tea |
| Since the tiger came to tea, Sophie has embraced her passion for catering and is looking into opening a chain of restaurants in partnership with her mother. She is engaged to her long–term boyfriend, who has booked a surprise honeymoon to India where they will spend a week on a tiger safari. | Since the tiger came to tea, Sophie has embraced her passion for catering and is looking into opening a chain of restaurants in partnership with her mother. She is engaged to her long–term boyfriend, who has booked a surprise honeymoon to India where they will spend a week on a tiger safari. |
| Henry, from Horrid Henry | Henry, from Horrid Henry |
| Ashamed of his former nickname, 'Horrid' Henry spent his breaktimes in the library during high school, and was eventually appointed Head Boy. He is now a proud father of four, based in North London, and is a sought–after child behavioural therapist. Twice a week, Henry looks after his beloved godson – his brother 'Perfect' Peter's oldest son. | Ashamed of his former nickname, 'Horrid' Henry spent his breaktimes in the library during high school, and was eventually appointed Head Boy. He is now a proud father of four, based in North London, and is a sought–after child behavioural therapist. Twice a week, Henry looks after his beloved godson – his brother 'Perfect' Peter's oldest son. |
| Fern Arable, from Charlotte's Web | Fern Arable, from Charlotte's Web |
| Inspired by the fame of her friend Charlotte's webs, Fern Arable studied textiles at university and has recently opened her own boutique, specialising in silk garments. Already scheduled as a must-see designer at London Fashion Week, Fern is certainly no longer the penniless seamstress of her student years and has dedicated her first collection to Charlotte. | Inspired by the fame of her friend Charlotte's webs, Fern Arable studied textiles at university and has recently opened her own boutique, specialising in silk garments. Already scheduled as a must-see designer at London Fashion Week, Fern is certainly no longer the penniless seamstress of her student years and has dedicated her first collection to Charlotte. |
| Lucy, from The Chronicles of Narnia | Lucy, from The Chronicles of Narnia |
| Miraculously rescued from the fate of her siblings, Lucy has moved on from tunnelling inside wardrobes, and is instead clocking up the air miles as a travel correspondent for a national paper. She now divides her time between exploring the Amazon rainforests and caring for her twin toddlers in an old house conveniently close to Manchester Airport. | |
| Alice, from Alice in Wonderland | Alice, from Alice in Wonderland |
| Surprisingly, Alice's wanderings in Wonderland did not pave the way to an anti-royalist mindset. Employed as a lady-in-waiting to the queen, Alice has come to terms with the incident involving the Queen of Hearts, and is hoping for promotion in her current placement. She has severed all contact with the Mad Hatter and March Hare, as advised by the Palace's press officer. | Surprisingly, Alice's wanderings in Wonderland did not pave the way to an anti-royalist mindset. Employed as a lady-in-waiting to the queen, Alice has come to terms with the incident involving the Queen of Hearts, and is hoping for promotion in her current placement. She has severed all contact with the Mad Hatter and March Hare, as advised by the Palace's press officer. |
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