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"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 the story with first-rate adventure."--Publishers Weekly.
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Lynne Reid Banks is a bestselling author for both children and adults. She grew up in London and became first an actress and then one of the first woman TV reporters in Britain before turning to writing. She now has more than forty books to her credit. Her classic children's novel, The Indian in the Cupboard, has sold more than ten million copies worldwide and was made into a popular feature film. Lynne lives with her husband in Dorset, England.
The Greek myth of King Midas is extended into a fantasy adventure as the remorseful king must do battle with Witch Wuzzleflump, who has blocked the River Cijam, the source of the waters that will wash away the curse of the Golden Touch. Popular British author Lynne Reid Banks, who trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, gives a sterling performance. She creates delightful voices for the characters and gives a carefully paced reading, which makes the most of the witty dialogue and descriptive details of her novel. If you believe that classic mythology shouldn't be tampered with, then pass this fantasy by. However, if you feel that King Midas should have a second chance (he's dreadfully sorry), you'll enjoy this fanciful tale. C.R.A. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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- PublisherDent
- Publication date1976
- ISBN 10 0460067524
- ISBN 13 9780460067522
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages95
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THE ADVENTURES OF KING MIDAS.
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J. M. Dent,, London,
(1976)
ISBN 10: 0460067524
ISBN 13: 9780460067522
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Hardback. 4to. pp 95. Original publisher's illustrated laminated boards. Issued without dust jacket. Illustrated in colour and b/w throughout. The publisher's own retained copy with their stamp on front endpaper and pastedown, reading 'file copy.' ISBN: 0460067524 About fine. Seller Inventory # C55600
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The Adventures Of King Midas (1st Edition)
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(1976)
ISBN 10: 0460067524
ISBN 13: 9780460067522
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