Patrick Skene Catling
Patrick Skene Catling | |
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Catling in 2014 | |
| Born | 14 February 1925 London, England |
| Died | 9 January 2026 (aged 100) Bantry, County Cork, Ireland |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist, book reviewer |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Oberlin College |
| Spouse | Susan Barnes Watson (1949–1960) Diane Wheeler Nicholson (1964–1984) |
| Children | Charlotte Skene-Catling and 3 others |
Patrick Skene Catling (14 February 1925 – 9 January 2026) was a British journalist, author and book reviewer, best known for writing The Chocolate Touch in 1952. He wrote 12 novels, three works of non-fiction and nine books for children.