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The Adventures of King Midas
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4 out of 5
Based on 60 Ratings and 10 Reviews

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
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PublisherDemco Media
BindingTurtleback (12 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages153
ISBN-100606051066
ISBN-13978-0606051064
Publication Date10/1993
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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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