The Eyes of Kid Midas [Paperback]

Neal Shusterman (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Little Brown & Co (Juv) (1992)
• ASIN: B000OUFQK0
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,538,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including Unwind, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers, Everlost, and Downsiders, which was nominated for twelve state reading awards. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows such as Animorphs and Goosebumps. The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, that's not dumbed down., April 6, 2003

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"jonyossarian" (Rockingham, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Eyes of Kid Midas (Mass Market Paperback)

I remember purchasing this book in the sixth grade, and reading it quickly and eagerly. Quite simply, it's a wonderful book that contains profound themes in a package that's intelligent, yet easy for preteens to swallow. Abuse of power, addiction, loneliness, responsibility, greed, destiny....it's all covered in this novel. I heartily recommend purchasing this book. And guys? Don't spoil this book for other people in your reviews!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All Because of the Divine Watch -- a review by Amelia, age 10, November 10, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Eyes of Kid Midas (Mass Market Paperback)

Kevin Midas is nothing more then a major bully target for the school's big bully, Bertram Tarson. Then, just because of a gloomy camping trip, an urge to beat Bertram, lack of common sense, and a pair of glasses, Kevin finds himself in charge of the world. At first it seems like fun, but as time goes by it gets out of control. Can Kevin repair the damage he has done or has he made permanent changes in the world?

The Eyes of Kid Midas is a good book for people ages 8- 100. 100 if adults like reading good kids' chapter books. This book is also probably more appealing to people who like fiction, adventure, and suspense. I really liked this book for many reasons, but the main ones are that it describes things exactly the way they would be in real life if a boy had the power to rule the world. The other reason is it keeps you wondering so you can't stop!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Neal has pulled off another ****+ book!, August 31, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: The Eyes of Kid Midas (Mass Market Paperback)

Kevin Midas is bored at just "looking" at Divine Watch so he decides to climb it. He is suprised to find at the top peak a pair of the COOLEST sunglasses. Strangly, when he wears them whatever he says comes true! But after time goes by, these "wishes" seem to mean more...
I loved how Neal can write from a teenager's point of view. I have not read one bad book by him. I especialy liked this book because the totaly unexpectable things happen throughout it. I TOTALY reccomend it!