The Chocolate Touch
The Chocolate Touch
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The Chocolate Touch

Written by Patrick Skene Catling & illustrated by Margot Apple
Book #1 in the John Midas Series
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8 - 12
Reading age
126
Page count
770L
Lexile measure
May 23, 2006
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John midas loves chocolate. He loves it so much that he′ll eat it any hour of any day. He doesn′t care if he ruins his appetite. He thinks chocolate is better than any other food! But one day, after wandering into a candy store and buying a piece of their best chocolate, John finds out that there might just be such a thing as too much chocolate. . . .

What Kind of Book is The Chocolate Touch

Primarily about

chocolate  

What Questions Should I Ask My Child

  • John's obsession for chocolate ends up ruining his life! Why, or how, does too much of a fun thing become a problem? What in your life could use some extra moderation?
  • John doesn't really face his problem until it seems to have gone too far. What can we learn from this tale about seeking help when you're experiencing difficulties?

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Book Details

ISBN
9780688161330
Publication Date
May 23, 2006
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Page Count
126
Audience
Middle Grade
Reading Age
8 - 12 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2006283914
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
69658806
Lexile® Level
770L
Scholastic Level
N
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~R
ATOS® Book Level
4.7
Accelerated Reader® Points
2
Accelerated Reader Quiz
256
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
MG

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