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Book #2 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986
John Midas in the Dreamtime
By Patrick Skene Catling, Jean Jenkins Loewer (Illustrator)
A cave visit sends John back to a prehistoric world.
96 pages
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Book Series · 2 Books
John Midas Books
In order from John Midas in the Dreamtime to The Chocolate Touch.
The John Midas series is a set of 2 chapter books by Patrick Skene Catling, published between 1952 and 1986. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
John Midas Series
2 books · Published 1952–1986
#2
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$261
John Midas in the Dreamtime
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986
A cave visit sends John back to a prehistoric world.
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$958
The Chocolate Touch
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952
A boy's magical gift turns everything he kisses into chocolate. Is it too much of a good thing?
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Common Questions
How many books are in the John Midas series?
There are 2 books in the John Midas series. It began with John Midas in the Dreamtime in 1986, and the newest book, The Chocolate Touch, was published in 1952.
What order should you read the John Midas books in?
Start with John Midas in the Dreamtime and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the John Midas books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The people
The Creatives Behind the Books
The people who bring John Midas to life.
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