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There is a famous legend that, like The Last Alchemist, also teaches people about being greedy instead of happy. It is the story of King Midas, who asked the gods for the power to make everything he touched turn to gold. His request was granted. At first he was very happy. But this was a huge problem when the food he touched also turned to gold. He prayed to the gods to take back his wish and learned a valuable lesson.
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The Chocolate Touch
by Patrick Skene Catling
(ISBN: 07497030670)
This book is a funny version of the King Midas story by having a boy called John craving chocolate, not gold.
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His excitement turns to dismay when he realises that using chocolate toothpaste and eating chocolate bacon and eggs can become a little boring.
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