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matthewabush's review against another edition
4.0
I have shared this book with two of my kids now. They both enjoyed and I did as well. The book is entertaining, thought provoking (at least for a seven year old), and contains a good moral message.
megpie0702's review against another edition
4.0
Sydney enjoyed this one. She loved the idea of a chocolate touch, but she was a bit afraid of the ending. Because of that, she chose to give this book 4 stars.
shonaningyo's review against another edition
4.0
I remember this book. It was a fun book to read. I liked it. The end!
the_weirdling's review against another edition
3.0
This is largely a retelling of the story of King Midas, but with something that children value far more than gold - chocolate!
As a big nerd of classical antiquity, I really liked the idea behind this book. Also, on principle, I am a big fan of trying to tell all the stories in new and different ways. So, I was excited to settle down and read this to my 8 year old.
The book did what it set out to do, but it did little more. Except for the initial concept, it was not especially clever. At times, it came off as a little preachy even, regarding the protagonist’s obsession with sweets.
My 8 year old (and kids’ options about such books should probably matter more than my own) enjoyed the book. She was excited to read through it. So, it pleases its target audience well enough. However, I’ll say this, when she talks about fun books she’s read recently or makes references to literature she’s read or has had read to her recently, this book never comes up. It’s one of those books that is enjoyed for the moment while you read it, but largely forgotten after you’re done with it.
As a big nerd of classical antiquity, I really liked the idea behind this book. Also, on principle, I am a big fan of trying to tell all the stories in new and different ways. So, I was excited to settle down and read this to my 8 year old.
The book did what it set out to do, but it did little more. Except for the initial concept, it was not especially clever. At times, it came off as a little preachy even, regarding the protagonist’s obsession with sweets.
My 8 year old (and kids’ options about such books should probably matter more than my own) enjoyed the book. She was excited to read through it. So, it pleases its target audience well enough. However, I’ll say this, when she talks about fun books she’s read recently or makes references to literature she’s read or has had read to her recently, this book never comes up. It’s one of those books that is enjoyed for the moment while you read it, but largely forgotten after you’re done with it.
kleedc73's review against another edition
4.0
A cute twist on the classic Midas touch tale. Great for kids ages 6-10.
middle_name_joy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kathrynwilliams's review against another edition
3.0
Read aloud with the boys. I did skim or skip some sections where adults spoke harshly to the main character but overall we enjoyed this. The idea of turning things to chocolate made them giggle.