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. 

TreeTops Myths and Legends are fascinating retellings of 70 traditional stories from around the world. These captivating stories are retold by contemporary children's authors to highlight the action, drama, depth and humour of the age-old tales.

• Including tales from China, Vietnam, New Zealand, Ancient Rome, South Africa, North America, Iraq and more. 
  
• Rich stories that encourage multicultural understanding and heritage awareness in children
  
• Full of thrilling themes, incredible characters and stunning artwork
  
• Levelled to provide clear and gradual progression 
  

Author: Brian Gray

Illustrator: Yannick Robert

Illustrator: Rosalind Hudson