The Adventures of King Midas
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Book Description
"Midas sates his lust for gold but turns his beloved daughter into a lifeless gold statue. The treacherous journey he undertakes to bring her back to life is an odyssey of self-evaluation....In Banks's masterly hands, Midas's classic character flaws are blended with contemporary human foibles to create a wonderfully vulnerable tragic hero....Banks get to the heart of the legend while fleshing out ... More
Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Paperback (12 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 128 |
ISBN-10 | 0006747280 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0006747284 |
Publication Date | /1993 |
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About Lynne Reid Banks (Author) : Lynne Reid Banks is a best-selling author for children and adults. Her classic children's novel, The Indian in the Cupboard, has sold over ten million copies worldwide and was made into a highly succe... more
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About Hilda Offen (Illustrator) : Hilda Offen is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Hilda Offen include The Wizard's Warning, Mrs Pepperpot at the Bazaar, Mrs Pepperpot... more
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