![]() John rejoices over his good fortune having found a way to clandestinely acquire some chocolate. Whilst on his excursion he sees a coin on the ground. Angered at having his life micromanaged, John goes for a walk to clear his head. The doctor's orders are backed by John's folks, who dispose of their son's entire candy stash and have control over his spending money. Cranium, the Midas' family doctor warns John that his health is poor, and until further notice, he is to eat only those foods that are conducive to a healthy body, much to the boy's disgruntlement. John Midas is a young boy with an intense, but obsessive love of confectionery, especially chocolate. The original illustrations were by Mildred Coughlin McNutt, but another edition in the same year, a "newly illustrated" edition, had illustrations by Margot Apple and more pages. The story is patterned after the myth of King Midas, whose magic turned everything he touched into gold. John Midas is delighted when, through a magical gift, everything his lips touch turns into chocolate. The Chocolate Touch is a children's book by Patrick Skene Catling, first published in the US in 1957. ![]()
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