The Midas touch : Scholar's popular fairy tales / Edited by Shilpi & Deepti

By:

Shilpi

Contributor(s):

Deepti [Author ]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Kuala Lampur : Scholar's Publications, 2010. Description: 16 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:

9789833435302

Subject(s):

Moral Story -- Greed -- Character Building

DDC classification:

173.9

LOC classification:

Contents:

Summary: The Midas Touch is a retelling of the classic Greek myth about King Midas, a wealthy but greedy man who wishes that everything he touches would turn to gold. At first, Midas is thrilled with his newfound power. He turns flowers, furniture, and even food into shining gold. But soon, he realizes the curse of his wish—he cannot eat, drink, or hug his daughter without turning her to gold. The story teaches a powerful lesson about greed, gratitude, and the true value of life. Midas ultimately begs for the gift to be taken away, learning that riches mean nothing without love, joy, and human connection.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
Books	Footprints International School Library Network Toul Kork Campus TK Primary Library Room(4th Floor), Bookcase 1&2, Shelves 1-16, Dark Blue Books	Juvenile Fiction	SHI 173.9 PZ7 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	2025-1857

The Midas Touch is a retelling of the classic Greek myth about King Midas, a wealthy but greedy man who wishes that everything he touches would turn to gold. At first, Midas is thrilled with his newfound power. He turns flowers, furniture, and even food into shining gold. But soon, he realizes the curse of his wish—he cannot eat, drink, or hug his daughter without turning her to gold.
The story teaches a powerful lesson about greed, gratitude, and the true value of life. Midas ultimately begs for the gift to be taken away, learning that riches mean nothing without love, joy, and human connection.

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