The Chocolate Touch
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling, published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2010, is a humorous juvenile fiction that spans 126 pages. This engaging story follows John Midas, a boy who dreams of eating nothing but chocolate. His wish takes a fantastical turn when he discovers a mysterious coin that grants him the ability to turn everything he touches into chocolate, leading to both delightful and challenging situations.
Readers will find a whimsical exploration of John’s chocolate obsession as he navigates the consequences of his newfound power. The narrative highlights themes of desire and the unexpected outcomes of wishes, with humorous scenarios such as chocolate toothpaste and chocolate water fountains. As John faces the complications of his chocolate transformation, including the inability to play the trumpet and a memorable moment with his mother, the story offers a lighthearted take on the classic be-careful-what-you-wish-for trope.
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“If he could, John Midas would eat nothing but chocolate all the time, and he’d never share it with anyone. Then one day, John finds a strange coin on the sidewalk and uses it to buy a box of chocolate at a mysterious new candy store. Suddenly, everything John’s lips touch turns to chocolate! Chocolate toothpaste and chocolate water fountains are great, but things get complicated when John can’t play the trumpet or bob for apples. Worst of all, he forgets and kisses his mother! This funny be-careful-what-you-wish-for story has been delighting kids everywhere since it was first published in 1952.”–Page Web de l’éditeur.
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