John Midas in the Dreamtime (Library Binding)

~ (Author), Jean Jenkins Loewer (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5 In this slight story, John Midas of The Chocolate Touch (Morrow, 1979) and his family visit Australia. Bored by tourist sights and his mother's everlasting recital of guide book facts (which will bore readers as much as it does John), he wanders off into a forbidden cave and emerges in the Dreamtimethe prehistoric beginnings of Australian life as told in the Australian mythology. There he discovers fire, invents the boomerang, and becomes a hero to the aborigines. Eventually, missing his family, he finds his way back through the cave to the present day, emerging in time to be scolded and be part of a family picture. While children who have been dragged around tourist sights will relate to John's boredom, his story is not likely to capture their interest. Only for the most avid fans of The Chocolate Touch. Li Stark, North Castle Public Library, Armonk, N.Y.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

While visiting the site of sacred cave paintings in the middle of the Australian outback, John Midas slips back thousands of years and finds himself among a prehistoric aboriginal tribe.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 119 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co (October 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688061079
• ISBN-13: 978-0688061074
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,047,656 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ivan's review, May 19, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: John Midas in the Dreamtime (Paperback)

John Midas is a great book! My favorite part is when he fights the serpent. He gets stuck in the serpent's mouth. If you want to know what happened then read the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars John Midas in the Dreamtime, May 16, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: John Midas in the Dreamtime (Paperback)

John and his family go to Australia for Christmas and when they go to Ayers Rock the adventure begins. Mr. Ngoru tells John not to go in but he doesn't listen and he goes in anyway. There on the other side of Uluru, he meets the aborigines. If you want to know more, read John Midas in the Dreamtime. The book was great because the adventure was about the aborigines and I learned more about the aborigines.

5.0 out of 5 stars John Midas in the Dreamtime, May 16, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: John Midas in the Dreamtime (Paperback)

This book is great! It has a lot of action. John goes to Australia. John goes to Ayers rock and finds a cave. When John runs in, he finds himself in the dreamtime. John has to teach the aborigines how to survive. If you want to find out more, read the book. I would recommend this book because it taught me how it was a long time ago in the dreamtime.

By Mark A. Durham