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Patrick Skene Catling
John Midas
The John Midas series explores the classic folklore theme of wishes gone wrong, updated for young readers. It features John Midas, a boy who gains a magical ability to turn everything he touches into chocolate. This series is a fun, cautionary tale about desire and its unexpected consequences.
The book "The Chocolate Touch" was adapted into a live-action movie titled "The Chocolate Touch" in 1985, which closely follows John Midas's magical predicament.
The John Midas series is generally recommended for middle-grade readers, typically ages 8-12, due to its accessible language and themes of responsibility and consequences.