King Midas: The Golden Touch

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.

Author: Demi
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published: 05/01/2002
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 10.10h x 10.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780689832970
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 59560 / King Midas: The Golden Touch


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 03/15/2002 pg. 1252
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2002 pg. 566
School Library Journal 05/01/2002 pg. 136
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2002 pg. 338
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2002 pg. 318
PW Notes and Reprints 05/13/2002 pg. 72
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 409 - Superior,Well Above Average
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 409 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Demi: - Demi is the award-winning creator of numerous books for children, including "The Empty Pot";" Buddha";" The Dalai Lama";" The Legend of Saint Nicholas";" Gandhi", which was named a "New York Times" Best Illustrated Book and received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award; and "Muhammad", which was named a Kirkus Reviews Editors Choice selection, a Booklist Editors Choice selection, one of the Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth, and a Book Links Lasting Connections selection, and was cited in a "Publishers Weekly" starred review as a timely, exceptionally handsome biography [that] serves as an excellent introduction to Islam. Demi lives in Carnation, Washington.Demi: - Demi is the award-winning creator of numerous books for children, including The Empty Pot; Buddha; The Dalai Lama; The Legend of Saint Nicholas; Gandhi, which was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book and received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award; and Muhammad, which was named a Kirkus Reviews Editors' Choice selection, a Booklist Editors' Choice selection, one of the Booklist Top Ten Religion Books for Youth, and a Book Links "Lasting Connections" selection, and was cited in a Publishers Weekly starred review as a "timely, exceptionally handsome biography [that] serves as an excellent introduction to Islam." Demi lives in Carnation, Washington.