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In this juvenile version of the classic Greek story, King Midas travels to the realm of the gods and is granted a wish by Dionysus. He asks that all that he touches turn to gold, setting in motion a tale that teaches lessons about desire, consequence, and humility.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Neil Philip
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