A Touch of Gold
Grand Rapids, Michigan : Blink, [2018]
Format: Book
Description: 313 pages ; 22 cm
"Gold is wealth. Wealth is power. Power is a curse. King Midas once had the ability to turn all he touched into gold. But after his giftor cursealmost killed his daughter, Midas relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora still bears the consequences of her fathers wish: her skin shines golden, rumors follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbors secret powers that are getting harder to hide. Kora spends her days locked in the palace, concealed behind gloves and veils, trying to ignore the stares and gossip of courtiers. It isn't until a charming young duke arrives that Kora realizes there may be someone out there who doesn't fear her or her curse. But their courtship is disrupted when a thief steals precious items from the kingdom, leaving the treasury depleted and King Midas vulnerable. Thanks to her unique ability to sense gold, Kora is the only one who can track the thief down. As she sails off on her quest, Kora learns that not everything is what it seemsnot thieves, not pirates, and not even curses. She quickly discovers that goldand the power it bringsis more dangerous than shed ever believed. Midas learned his lesson at a price. What will Koras journey cost?" -- Amazon.
Subjects:
Midas (Legendary character) -- Teen fiction.
Princesses -- Teen fiction.
Pirates -- Teen fiction.
Blessing and cursing -- Teen fiction.
Midas (Legendary character) -- Teen fiction.
Princesses -- Teen fiction.
Pirates -- Teen fiction.
Blessing and cursing -- Teen fiction.
Target Audience: 750L
ISBN:
9780310766353 (hardcover)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
TF Sullivan | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Teen Fiction | In |
TF Sullivan | Blythewood | Teen Fiction | In |
Includes discussion questions.