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The Chocolate Touch
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The Chocolate Touch Paperback - 2006

by Patrick Skene Catling; Margo Apple (Illustrator)

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In this witty take on the legend of King Midas, John is about to learn that there is, indeed, such a thing as too much chocolate. Illustrations.

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In this zany twist on the legend of King Midas and his golden touch, a boy acquires a magical gift that turns everything his lips touch into chocolate! Kids will eat this up for summer reading or anytime!

Can you ever have too much of your favorite food? John Midas is about to find out....

The Chocolate Touch has remained a favorite for millions of kids, teachers, and parents for several generations. It's an enjoyable story that pulls in even reluctant readers.


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John midas loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he′ll eat it any hour of any day. He doesn′t care if he ruins his appetite. He thinks chocolate is better than any other food! But one day, after wandering into a candy store and buying a piece of their best chocolate, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate. . . .

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  • Title The Chocolate Touch
  • Author Patrick Skene Catling; Margo Apple (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2006-05-23
  • ISBN 9780688161330 / 0688161332
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.4 x 5 x 0.4 in (18.80 x 12.70 x 1.02 cm)
  • Age range 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 770
  • Themes
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Chocolate
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006283914
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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