Chocolate King

Benjamin's family escapes the Spanish Inquisition and arrives in France at the beginning of the 17th century with nothing but cocoa beans. Benjamin's grandfather, Marco, was the Chocolate King in Spain and is famous for his hot chocolate drink. Benjamin wants to help his family make a living, but he causes chaos in the kitchen and stumbles into the path of the King of France. Finally, the family gets the breakthrough they need, and Benjamin's dreams start to come true.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Greenhill Books

Benjamin's love for chocolate knows no bounds. He has a deep knowledge of this delectable treat, thanks to his grandfather Marco, affectionately known as the Chocolate King. However, there is one person who knows even more about chocolate than Benjamin himself—his grandfather Marco.

The story takes us back to the beginning of the 17th century when Benjamin's family, seeking refuge from the Spanish Inquisition, arrives in France with nothing but the clothes on their backs and as many cocoa beans as they can carry. Back in Spain, Benjamin's grandfather Marco was known as El Rey de Chocolate, renowned for his delectable hot chocolate drink. A recipe he claimed to have learned from an intrepid Spanish explorer.

However, in France, the family faces a daunting challenge: convincing the people to fall in love with Marco's peculiar mud-colored concoction. Benjamin is determined to help, dreaming of one day wearing the Chocolate King crown.

One fateful day, Benjamin causes chaos in the kitchen, completely covered head-to-toe in chocolate. As he stumbles out into the street, he accidentally runs into the path of the real King of France.

With his unique appearance, Benjamin catches the King's attention, and the family seizes the opportunity to showcase their chocolate creation. The King is intrigued by the unusual flavor and the family's passion for it.

Thanks to their persistence and the King's favorable impression, Benjamin's family finally achieves the breakthrough they need. Their hot chocolate drink becomes a sensation in France, and Benjamin's dreams of becoming the Chocolate King come true.

Through his journey, Benjamin learns that true love and passion can overcome any obstacle, even in the world of chocolate.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 255 x 224 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784386740