What reading level is King Midas and the Golden Touch?

King Midas and the Golden Touch by Freya Littledale is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is King Midas and the Golden Touch appropriate for?

King Midas and the Golden Touch is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is King Midas and the Golden Touch?

King Midas and the Golden Touch is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does King Midas and the Golden Touch have any content warnings?

King Midas and the Golden Touch has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is King Midas and the Golden Touch?

King Midas and the Golden Touch by Freya Littledale is 32 pages.

King Midas and the Golden Touch

Freya Littledale

King Midas and the Golden Touch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Freya Littledale

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

King Midas grabs the shiny gold coin, feeling its weight in his hand as everything around him begins to sparkle and change. Suddenly, his touch turns a juicy apple into solid gold! But when he tries to eat, something unexpected happens—what will King Midas do next?

Themes

MythologyFamilyConsequencesFantasy

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the classic Greek myth 'King Midas and the Golden Touch' is suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. The story explores themes of greed and consequences through accessible language and engaging illustrations. Parents should note that the tale includes a moral lesson about being careful what you wish for.