One of a series designed to provide a new, accessible approach to the works of great poets and playwrights.
Sharpen your sword, pick up your shield, and prepare to do battle as a knight! Discover everything you need to know about knights and castles with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations, and hilarious cartoons give you the inside story on castle life, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.
Long ago, a powerful king named Midas lived in a place called Phyrgia. Midas had a large kingdom, a beautiful palace, and a loving daughter. But the thing Midas loved most of all was gold. One day, a god gave Midas the power to turn everything he touches into gold. But was this power a blessing, or a curse?