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King Midas: The Golden Touch
By Demi and Demi (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Margaret K McElderry
Publication date May 1, 2002
Binding School and Library
Book category Easy Fiction
ISBN-13 9780689832970
ISBN-10 0689832974
Dimensions 0.50 by 10 by 10 in.
Weight 1.10 lbs.
Original list price $21.99
Other format details juvenile
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Summary
The classic tale of greedy King Midas, who is able to turn everything into gold after a satyr grants his utmost desire, is vibrantly retold with lavish illustrations that capture the colors of the Aegean Sea and the magnificence of gold. 10,000 first printing.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: King Midas is a proud and foolish king who loves gold above all else. In return for helping him one day, a satyr grants the king his dearest wish -- all that he touches will turn to gold. For a time, the king enjoys his gift. But then the food he puts to his mouth turns to gold so he cannot eat. And the horse he mounts turns to gold so he cannot ride. And everyone he touches turns to gold so he no longer has any family or friends. He has all the gold he could ever want, but he's not at all happy.
How King Midas learns his lesson and finds happiness is the heart of this classic Greek myth, brought to new life by award-winning artist Demi's own golden touch. Sparkling with the colors of the Aegean Sea and with the splendor of gold, this elegant and humorous retelling of an ancient myth will be cherished by readers of all ages.

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from Margaret K McElderry (May 1, 2002)
9780689832970 | details & prices | 10.00 × 10.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 2-3 | 1.10 lbs | List price $21.99
About: A king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold.

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