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The Chocolate Touch
(Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)

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Author:
Catling, Patrick Skene
Illustrator:
Apple, Margo
Published:
HarperCollins 2013
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Points: 2
Lexile measure:
770L
Status:
Available from OverDrive

Description

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.


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Fantasy
Juvenile Fiction
Juvenile Literature
Humor (Fiction)

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Format:
Kindle Book, OverDrive Read
Street Date:
07/02/2013
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062283610
ASIN:
B00B3SPPH6
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.7, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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Patrick Skene Catling. (2013). The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins.

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Patrick Skene Catling. 2013. The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins.

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Patrick Skene Catling, The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins, 2013.

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Patrick Skene Catling. The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins, 2013.

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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.


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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.


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