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Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 13: King Midas and Other Tales

Brian Gray, Yannick Robert, Rosalind Hudson

Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Myths and Legends: Level 13: King Midas and Other Tales

Subjects

  • Fairy Tales - myths, legends and folklore from way back

Average rating

4 out 5

4 reviews

Have you ever wished that everything you touched turned to gold? In King Midas and other tales the foolish King Midas makes that wish and then wishes he hadn’t. These myths from Bolivia, China and Ancient Greece show what lengths people will go to for silver and gold.
Captivating versions of some of the best myths and legends from around the world. TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating and action-packed stories that will motivate and inspire readers. These are some of the oldest and most enduring stories in the world, retold by leading contemporary children’s authors to bring out all of the action, drama, humour and depth of the original stories in a way that makes them as exciting and meaningful today as ever. The stories are beautifully illustrated in a range of styles to bring each tale to life.
Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children’s reading development also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
The books are finely levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Reviews

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I liked this book because I am interested in the Greeks in history.

Sir Chester Bumblebee 18.08.2024

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I like this book because about King and Gods

Anonymous 16.09.2023

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It was really good. My fave part was tale 3 because I heard it before. I git it from school. There was a tale about Ancient Greece and I got it because I am learning about Ancient Greece.

Princess Magnolia Bluebird 13.03.2023

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This foolish king touches things and they turn into gold.

Marshal Harmonica Spaceship 03.08.2020