A novel by Mark Saxby · Ages 7–11

Imagine a world without chocolate.

No bars. No chunks. Not a single square.

For Armitage and his friend Ruby, that’s the world they know. Then they hear that one chocolate bar might still exist…

Mystery, humour and a rather important mission.

Front cover of The Last Chocolate Bar in the World, illustrated with characters and a glowing chocolate bar
The adventure begins

One bar.
One big secret.

Open the clues to discover the world of the book. There are no ending spoilers here.

What readers say

The verdict is in.

An exciting tale, filled with suspense and twists. Thought-provoking and a brilliant read.

Isaac

It's one of the best books I've read because you can read it lots of times and not get bored.

Nikko

I really loved this book and I was so sad when it was left on a cliffhanger because once you start reading it, you just can't stop!

Zoe

Like others have said - a bit reminiscent of Dahl - you can read over and over again.

Rafe
For young readers

A story to get lost in.

A fast-moving adventure with mystery, humour and surprising discoveries. At its heart is a child who finds courage he didn’t know he had.

Ideal for readers aged 7–11, family read-aloud time and school libraries.

Inside the adventure

  • Two friends – Armitage and Ruby
  • One ruler – Ron Silver
  • One mystery – the Triangles
  • One mission – find the last chocolate bar
For schools and libraries

Bring the story into the room.

Mark is available for author readings in schools and libraries, helping children discover the fun of a story they can’t wait to finish.

He can read from The Last Chocolate Bar in the World, share where the idea came from and get children talking about the characters, their choices and what might happen next. The aim is simple: inspire more children to read for pleasure.

Enquire about an author visit ↗

A visit can include

  • An expressive reading from the book
  • Questions about characters and clues
  • How Mark came up with the story
  • Time for children’s questions

Suitable for primary school groups and library audiences aged around 7–11.

The storyteller

Meet Mark Saxby.

Mark is a former BBC and ITV journalist, speaker and storyteller. The Last Chocolate Bar in the World is his children’s novel – an adventure about friendship, fear and finding your courage.

The illustrator

Illustrated by Steve Beckett.

Steve Beckett is an artist whose work has appeared in beloved British comics including The Beano and The Dandy. His illustrations bring the book’s world and characters to life.

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The publisher

Published by Mull It Over Publishing.

The imprint behind The Last Chocolate Bar in the World.

The adventure is waiting

Find your copy.

Paperback, signed copy, or ask your local bookshop or library.

Ordering from a bookshop?ISBN 978-1068287718

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