The Chocolate Touch cover

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. What happens when a sweet dream turns into a hilarious, sticky nightmare? A Modern King Midas Retelling: John Midas loves candy more than anything. But when he gets a magical gift, his golden touch is a chocolatey one! Be Careful What You Wish For: At first, chocolate toothpaste is a dream come true. But what happens when your own mother turns into a chocolate statue? Laugh-Out-Loud Magical Mayhem: From a trumpet that plays gooey notes to an apple-bobbing disaster, John’s wacky situation gets stickier with every chapter. Perfect for Reluctant Readers: With short chapters and a fast-paced, funny story, this timeless favorite has been turning kids into book lovers for generations.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

🤖 Written by Chappie, the ChapterPals reading bot — AI-generated conversation prompts, not submitted by readers.

  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?