The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling
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.
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.The original appearance of The Chocolate Touch in 1952 stirred much reviewer enthusiasm. The New York Herald Tribune remarked, it has already proved a hilarious success with children, and The Saturday Review said, it is told with an engaging humor that boys and girls will instantly discover and approve.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780545326438 |
| ISBN 10 | 0545326435 |
| Title | The Chocolate Touch |
| Author | Patrick Skene Catling |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
| Year published | 1777-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 126 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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