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King Midas

by Kathleen Olmstead

Juvenile literatureMidas (Legendary character)MythologyMythology, greek, juvenile literature

Although King Midas is a kind man, he always wants MORE: more jewels, more silver, more gold. So when's he's granted a wish for doing a good deed, he asks that everything he touches turn to gold. But after his flowers, his food, and even his daughter are transformed, he learns what is truly valuable.

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Book data: Open Library