The Chocolate Touch
By Patrick Skene Catling, Illustrated by Margo Apple
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!
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.
- Grade level: 3
- Interest Level: 2-7
- Guided Reading Level: N
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- Format: Paperback
- On Sale: 05/23/2006
- ISBN: 9780688161330
- ISBN 10: 0688161332
- ISBN 13: 9780688161330
- Trim Size: 5.13 x 7.63 in
- Subcategory:
- Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic
- Juvenile Fiction / Cooking & Food
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COMMON CORE STRANDS
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.3,4,4a,4c
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.3,4,5,5a,5b,5c