Book Series · 2 Books

John Midas Books

In order from The Chocolate Touch to John Midas in the Dreamtime.

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

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$958

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

The Chocolate Touch

By Patrick Skene Catling, Margot Apple (Illustrator)

A boy's magical gift turns everything he kisses into chocolate. Is it too much of a good thing?

128 pages· 10,854 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Summary: John Midas adores chocolate, but when a mysterious candy store grants him a magical gift, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate. As his world transforms into a cocoa-coated dream, John must confront the delicious dilemma: can there be too much of a good thing? With each sweet encounter, the stakes rise, leaving John to wonder if he can ever return to normal. Will he find a way to break the chocolate curse, or will his love for chocolate consume everything he holds dear?

The complete set

John Midas Series

2 books · Published 1952–1986

Series

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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?

Series

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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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Common Questions

How many books are in the John Midas series?

There are 2 books in the John Midas series. It began with The Chocolate Touch in 1952, and the newest book, John Midas in the Dreamtime, was published in 1986.