200 reviews for:

The Chocolate Touch

Patrick Skene Catling

3.53 AVERAGE

rochelleisreading's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

throse19's review against another edition

3.0

funny lighthearted fast-paced

r_danae's review against another edition

3.0

funny fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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it’s a kids book idk what to say. 

agatha_hopkins's review against another edition

4.25

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

deepfreezebatman's review against another edition

4.0

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Classic! Loved it!

bethgiven's review against another edition

3.0

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We're having a hard time reading aloud with the lack of routine that comes along with summer -- we *finally* just read the second half of this book this afternoon. The boys liked it (my seven-year-old more than my five-year-old). I thought it was pretty well written -- lots of good descriptive words for such a short story. It does feel a bit dated in places (it was first published in the 1950s!), but the story itself (which is based on a Greek myth) is timeless.

hazelnut_gelato's review against another edition

2.0

adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

bjyoung116's review against another edition

5.0

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Very cute! I think any young reader would appreciate this. I chuckled then felt sorrow for John’s plight. My emotions were surprisingly up and dow. Throughout this book. :)

mistressviolet's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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A classic from 1952. This book holds up well alongside modern books. 

Light. Upbeat. Funny. It is a quick read with two important morals. First, the story is a gentle reminder to be careful what you wish for. Secondly, it is a lesson in moderation, least greed be your downfall. 

duvinpig's review against another edition

4.0

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I very much enjoyed this detailed lesson centered chapter book. My senses were entertained throughout every chapter. I may even read this in class soon (spans several grade levels)!