Patrick Skene Catling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Patrick Skene Catling
|
|
|---|---|
Skene Catling in February 2014
|
|
| Born | 14 February 1925 London, England |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, book reviewer |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Oberlin College |
| Spouse | Susan Barnes Watson (1949–1960) Diane Wheeler Nicholson (1964–1984) |
| Children | 4 |
Patrick Skene Catling (born 14 February 1925) is a British journalist, author, and book reviewer. He is most famous for writing the children's book The Chocolate Touch in 1952. He has written many books, including novels, non-fiction, and several books for young readers.
Contents
About Patrick Skene Catling
Early Life and Education
Patrick Skene Catling was born in London on February 14, 1925. He went to school in London. Later, he continued his education at Oberlin College in the United States.
Military Service and Journalism
During his early career, Catling served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He worked as a navigator. After his military service, he became a journalist. He wrote for well-known newspapers like The Baltimore Sun and The Manchester Guardian.
Patrick Skene Catling has traveled to many different places around the world. Today, he lives in the Republic of Ireland. He continues to write books and reviews for various publications. These include The Spectator and The Telegraph.
His Writing Career
The Chocolate Touch and Other Books
Patrick Skene Catling's first book, The Chocolate Touch, was published in 1952. It quickly became very popular. Readers and critics really enjoyed the story.
Since then, Catling has written many more books. He even created a series based on the main character from The Chocolate Touch, John Midas. This children's book series includes:
- John Midas in the Dreamtime (1986)
- John Midas and the Vampires (1994)
- John Midas and the Radio Touch (1994)
- John Midas and the Rock Star (1995)
Reviewers have noted that children can easily relate to John Midas's adventures. For example, School Library Journal mentioned that kids who have been on long trips might understand John's boredom in John Midas in the Dreamtime.
Selected Books for Young Readers
Patrick Skene Catling has written several books specifically for children. Here are some of his well-known titles:
- The Chocolate Touch (1957)
- John Midas in the Dreamtime (1986)
- The Orphan and the Billionaire (1990)
- Eskimo Surprise (1993)
- John Midas and the Radio Touch (1993)
- A Trunkful of Tricks (1994)
- John Midas and the Vampires (1994)
- John Midas and the Rock Star (1995)
- Chocolate Magic (2000)
