King Midas

A retelling of the classic myth, King Midas explores the story of a king with the ability to turn everything he touches into gold. As he learns the important lesson about the value of simple human experiences over material wealth, young readers are taken on an enchanting journey that combines elements of magic and moral. King Midas loves gold, so when a god offers him a gift, Midas knows just what to ask for. 'I want to change everything I touch into gold.' That works well for flowers and trees, and palace furniture too – but what happens when Midas picks up bread and fruit to eat? With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English. Beautifully produced with world-class full-colour artwork throughout. Classic stories retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. Series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.