The Chocolate Touch, Patrick Skene Catling
The Chocolate Touch, Patrick Skene Catling
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The Chocolate Touch

Author: Patrick Skene Catling

Narrator: Joel Froomkin

Unabridged: 1 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 08/17/2021

Synopsis

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.

About Patrick Skene Catling

Born in London, Patrick Skene Catling was educated there and at Oberlin College in the United States. As a Royal Canadian Air Force navigator and as a journalist, he has traveled extensively. His present home is in the Republic of Ireland.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Whitney on January 12, 2024

omg this book brought back so many memories!! only took me like half an hour to read and was surprisingly not fatphobic despite a "stop eating candy!" moral. i'm just a sucker for classic children's books with illustrations though.......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on November 28, 2011

I love this book partly because I read it as a child and partly because I love the lessons that it teaches children, such as: 1. There definitely can be TOO much of a good thing (such as Christmas every day, chocolate all the time, etc.) 2. Nutrition - our body needs healthy foods to function healthil......more

Goodreads review by Fatma Al Zahraa on September 14, 2024

A cautionary retelling of the famous legend of King Midas. The story is perfect for 6 or 7 years old for its predictable and cute telling.......more

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