Product Description Fans of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and readers of Chris Grabenstein and Wendy Mass will love is an action-packed mystery about what happens if the world is about to run out of chocolate! Life for Jelly Welly—or Jennifer Wellington—is totally and utterly normal in Chompton-on-de-Lyte. She lives with her mum and dad and gran, has nosy neighbors who like to gossip, and really needs to think of a science project that will get her a good grade. But when news breaks of an impending chocopocalypse, her whole world—and the world at large—is thrown into utter chaos. With only six days left until no more chocolate, Jelly has a sneaking suspicion that something isn’t right. She and her gran investigate, picking up on a mysterious trail of clues. Is it really the dreaded chocopocalypse, or is there a mastermind behind the madness? "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fans and mystery enthusiasts will also enjoy this chocolatey adventure."-School Library Journal "[The Chocopocalypse] will likely find a place among readers who enjoy [Roald] Dahl's humor."-Kirkus Reviews From School Library Journal Gr 3–5—Jelly and her entire family are obsessed with chocolate. After all, they live in the town of Chompton-on-de-Lyte, known as the world's biggest chocolate hub. It is no surprise then that Jelly starts to worry as local television hosts predict a Chocopocalypse during their interview with Professor Fizziwicks. Fizziwicks, currently stationed on Easter Egg Island to study an egg created by the ancient Chocolati tribe, shares news of the "cataclysmic cacao catastrophe," or the day when all chocolate will cease to exist. This event, which is forecasted to occur in six days, sends Jelly's town into a frenzy. Chocolate bars fly off store shelves, school is closed, and pandemonium ensues as the townspeople fight for the last of their beloved chocolate. As the Chocopocalypse draws near, Jelly grows increasingly suspicious of chocolate store owner Garibaldi Chocolati and her own neighbor Mrs. Bunstable. A bit of sleuthing and a late-night venture with Gran move the story along as Jelly uncovers the truth behind this mysterious end to chocolate. While most of the characters are adults, they are humorous and childish at times and will appeal to a middle grade audience. The title and subject will grab the attention of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fans, and mystery enthusiasts will also enjoy this chocolatey adventure. VERDICT A funny mystery recommended for larger collections.—Beth Parmer, New Albany Elementary Library, OH Review "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fans and mystery enthusiasts will also enjoy this chocolatey adventure."-School Library Journal "[The Chocopocalypse] will likely find a place among readers who enjoy Dahl's humor."-Kirkus Reviews “Jokes, silly accents . . . and a galloping narrative. . . . There will be laughter—and maybe some chocolate.” —The Mirror (UK) About the Author Chris Callaghan’s debut novel is The Chocopocalypse. He loves reading and writing (and chocolate) and, as an author, has taken inspiration from his various jobs, from fixing aircraft as a member of the Royal Air Force to checking pollution from pudding factories as an environmental scientist. Chris lives in England with his wife and daughter, who have to endure his bouts of “groovy kitchen dancing.” Learn more about him and the looming chocolate crisis at chris-callaghan.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @callaghansstuff, or find out what he eats for dinner on Facebook. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 “in six days there will be no more chocolate in the world . . . ever!” That’s what it said on The Seven Show. Jelly had nearly reached the next level of Zombie Puppy Dash, but hearing this made her plunge the pink puppy into a huge tank of zombie dog food. “Whoa! What was that about chocolate?” she asked, putting her tablet down. “Something about it running out,” s
The Chocopocalypse
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Author: Callaghan, Chris
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781524719159
Details:
Author: Callaghan, Chris
Brand: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Color: Multicolor
Edition: Illustrated
Binding: Hardcover
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 240
Release Date: 10-10-2017
Package Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 1.1 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781524719159
