51 pages • 1 hour read
Patrick Skene CatlingThe Chocolate Touch
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1952A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling, a young boy named John Midas, who loves chocolate, stumbles upon a candy store and buys a box of chocolate with a strange coin. The next day, he discovers that everything he eats turns to chocolate. Initially enjoying this, John soon faces problems as his power disrupts his life, leading to a realization about Personal Choice and Responsibility.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling is consistently praised for its imaginative and humorous premise, engaging young readers with a modern twist on the classic Midas myth. Critics highlight its valuable life lessons about greed and moderation. However, some find the narrative simplistic and less compelling for older audiences, noting its predictability. Overall, it's deemed a charming and moralistic tale for children.
Who Should Read The Chocolate Touch?
Readers who enjoyed Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl or Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh will likely appreciate The Chocolate Touch. They are typically 8-12 years old, enjoy whimsical stories with moral lessons, and love imaginative tales with a touch of magic and humor.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
770LBook Details
Fantasy
Humor
Allegory / Fable / Parable
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Self Discovery
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Bullying