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The Chocolate Touch
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HarperCollins 2021
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Points: 2
Lexile measure:
770L
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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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Format:
OverDrive Listen
Edition:
Unabridged
Street Date:
08/17/2021
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780063160583
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.7, 2 Points
Lexile measure:
770

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APA Citation (style guide)

Patrick Skene Catling. (2021). The Chocolate Touch. Unabridged HarperCollins.

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Patrick Skene Catling. 2021. The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins.

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Patrick Skene Catling, The Chocolate Touch. HarperCollins, 2021.

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Patrick Skene Catling. The Chocolate Touch. Unabridged HarperCollins, 2021.

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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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