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.

The Chocolate Touch
John Midas in the Dreamtime
The Chocolate Touch
The Chocolate Touch
John Midas in the Dreamtime
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Chocolate Touch
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1952

The Chocolate Touch

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

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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 The Chocolate Touch in 1952, and the newest book, John Midas in the Dreamtime, was published in 1986.

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.

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