Description: King Midas and the Golden Touch by M. Charlotte Craft (1999) King Midas is a good man, and he is a devoted father to his daughter, Aurelia. Yet Midas knows no music sweeter than the rattling of golden coins, and the more gold he gathers, the more he desires. When a mysterious stranger offers to grant the king a single wish as a reward for kindness, Midas does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. But all too soon, he learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.The legendary man with the magic touch comes alive as a remarkably complex figure in this breathtaking new vision of perhaps the most universal of all Greek myths. Kinuko Y. Craft's radiant paintings glow with human drama, natural beauty, and golden splendor.King Midas is not a cruel man, but his passion for gold surpasses all else, save his love for his daughter. If only everything he touched would turn to gold! When Midas is granted that single wish, he rejoices -- until he nearly loses his beloved child to his greed. Here is a skillfully retold story of extraordinary resonance and wisdom, with a message no reader will soon forget. Radiant paintings glow with luxurious, golden, splendor. King Midas and the Golden Touch by M. Charlotte Craft (1999) King Midas is a good man, and he is a devoted father to his daughter, Aurelia. Yet Midas knows no music sweeter than the rattling of golden coins, and the more gold he gathers, the more he desires. When a mysterious stranger offers to grant the king a single wish as a reward for kindness, Midas does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. But all too soon, he learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.The legendary man with the magic touch comes alive as a remarkably complex figure in this breathtaking new vision of perhaps the most universal of all Greek myths. Kinuko Y. Craft's radiant paintings glow with human drama, natural beauty, and golden splendor.King Midas is not a cruel man, but his passion for gold surpasses all else, save his love for his daughter. If only everything he touched would turn to gold! When Midas is granted that single wish, he rejoices -- until he nearly loses his beloved child to his greed. Here is a skillfully retold story of extraordinary resonance and wisdom, with a message no reader will soon forget. Radiant paintings glow with luxurious, golden, splendor. × Buy now and save! Shipping info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info! Additional delivery notes PAYMENT Immediate payment is required upon selecting "Buy It Now" or upon checking out through the cart. We accept payment via U.S. PayPal accounts and all Major Credit Cards, Debit Cards & Google Pay. eBay is legally required to collect sales tax in those states and localities where eBay maintains a physical presence (nexus). The applicable amount of sales tax charged to an order will be calculated based on the shipment destination's state and local sales tax laws. Thank you for shopping with us on eBay! Additional Information No additional information at this time Ask seller a question You might also like The Science Fiction Galaxy by Groff Conklin (1950) 1977 Carl Hungness Racing Cars Magazine Vol.1 #3 THE POTENTATES by Ben B. Seligman (1971 First Printing) John Mayall: Blues Breaker by Richard Newman Contact To contact our Customer Service Team, simply click the button here and our Customer Service team will be happy to assist. Ask seller a question © Ex Libris Uséd Books Shipping & Payments Click the Shipping & Payments tab above the listing description for more info Payment Accepted Payment Methods PayPal Returns Returns are accepted Items must be returned within 30 days of the auction ending Buyer will pay for return shipping. eBay integration by
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Book Title: King Midas and the Golden Touch
Item Length: 11in
Item Height: 0.3in
Item Width: 9in
Author: Charlotte Craft
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Fantasy & Magic, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Publisher: HarperCollins
Intended Audience: Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Publication Year: 1999
Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 15.1 Oz
Number of Pages: 32 Pages