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Goddess Girls #16
Medusa the Rich
Medusa discovers that having the golden “King Midas” touch has its ups and downs in the sixteenth Goddess Girls adventure.
When Medusa suddenly becomes able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it’s not just objects that become golden—it’s also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it?
When Medusa suddenly becomes able to turn objects into gold just by touching them, she is thrilled. Gold, gold, everywhere! But it’s not just objects that become golden—it’s also food, and, even people! Her new ability turns out to be more dangerous than delightful, but can she do anything to reverse it?
272 pages, Hardcover
First published April 28, 2015
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Joan Holub
347 books1,236 followersNY Times bestselling children's book author:
GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
GODDESS GIRLS series + HEROES IN TRAINING series (w Suzanne Williams); THIS LITTLE TRAILBLAZER a Girl Power Primer; ZERO THE HERO; I AM THE SHARK. Lucky to be doing what I love!
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April 7, 2024
➳ 4 ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚
another Medusa story? you better believe i devoured this.
she is my all time favorite character in these books (i like the baddies, what can i say 🤭) and i was so excited to see her get another story.
also the mythology in this book was so much fun. we got king midas and the golden touch™ and also dionysus and medusa (who’s relationship i ADORE by the way).
the plot of this one was very well done and i think this is my favorite one of these books i’ve read in a long time. highly recommend this series and i’m excited to keep reading these books!
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another Medusa story? you better believe i devoured this.
she is my all time favorite character in these books (i like the baddies, what can i say 🤭) and i was so excited to see her get another story.
also the mythology in this book was so much fun. we got king midas and the golden touch™ and also dionysus and medusa (who’s relationship i ADORE by the way).
the plot of this one was very well done and i think this is my favorite one of these books i’ve read in a long time. highly recommend this series and i’m excited to keep reading these books!
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February 12, 2016
Have always loved Greek mythology, and still do, no matter how easy the reading level...
July 14, 2015
Tells the story of "King Midas and the Golden Touch" very nicely and in a creative way, however I don't recall Medusa involved anywhere in the tale/myth. As this is Greek, the name is Dionysus, not Bacchus, like it is in Roman.
January 1, 2016
Endlich ist Medusa wieder an der Reihe, sie ist zusammen mit Persephone und Hades mein Favorit. Wie könnte man sie nicht toll finden, sie ist so anders als alle anderen. In diesem Abenteuer reist sie zusammen mit Dionysus nach Phrygia um eine verloren gegangene Ziege zu finden und erhält dabei durch einen glücklichen Zufall die goldenen Berührung, mit der sie in der Lage ist Sachen in Gold zu verwandeln.
Medusa die sonst immer Geld Probleme hatte ist natürlich super begeistert vor Freunde, da sie denkt nun all ihre Sorgen los zu sein. Aber sie muss bald feststellen, dass Geld allein nicht glücklich macht und das es Dinge gibt im Leben die wichtiger sind als alles Gold der Welt. Bevor sie aber diese Kenntnis erlangt, passt natürlich noch eine ganze Menge.
Medusa und Dionysus sind ein tolles Paar und ich würde mir wünschen, dass sie etwas öfter vorkommen würden. Medusa hat Zuneigung und Liebe verdient, ihre Familie behandelt sie ja immer so schlecht. Mir hat auch gefallen das das Buch sich wirklich nur um Medusa gedreht hat und die anderen 4 Goddess Girls nur kurz vorgekommen sind, sie haben den Hauptfiguren nämlich immer die Show gestohlen.
Fazit: Das Buch war spannend, super komisch und es sind natürlich wieder viele verrückte Dinge passiert. Der Schreibstil war wie immer top und das Englisch war leicht verständlich. Die Handlung hat sich super flüssig lesen lassen und das Cover ist wieder mal super schön. Es kann für mich ruhig mehr Medusa in der Zukunft geben. Ich freue mich schon auf Band 17!!
Medusa die sonst immer Geld Probleme hatte ist natürlich super begeistert vor Freunde, da sie denkt nun all ihre Sorgen los zu sein. Aber sie muss bald feststellen, dass Geld allein nicht glücklich macht und das es Dinge gibt im Leben die wichtiger sind als alles Gold der Welt. Bevor sie aber diese Kenntnis erlangt, passt natürlich noch eine ganze Menge.
Medusa und Dionysus sind ein tolles Paar und ich würde mir wünschen, dass sie etwas öfter vorkommen würden. Medusa hat Zuneigung und Liebe verdient, ihre Familie behandelt sie ja immer so schlecht. Mir hat auch gefallen das das Buch sich wirklich nur um Medusa gedreht hat und die anderen 4 Goddess Girls nur kurz vorgekommen sind, sie haben den Hauptfiguren nämlich immer die Show gestohlen.
Fazit: Das Buch war spannend, super komisch und es sind natürlich wieder viele verrückte Dinge passiert. Der Schreibstil war wie immer top und das Englisch war leicht verständlich. Die Handlung hat sich super flüssig lesen lassen und das Cover ist wieder mal super schön. Es kann für mich ruhig mehr Medusa in der Zukunft geben. Ich freue mich schon auf Band 17!!
January 17, 2016
This book was very exciting and funny. It relates to my daily school life, so I found it quite interesting.
October 18, 2018
Have always loved Greek mythology, and still do, no matter how easy the reading level...
August 21, 2020
3.75
This was the best in this series that I have read so far.
This was the best in this series that I have read so far.
May 27, 2015
Medusa went with Dionysus to get his goat Silenus, King Midas gets a wish from Dionysus, his wish was to get the golden touch. The Golden Touch allows him to touch stuff and immediately it turns into gold. But when King Midas realizes that the golden touch went out of control, he transfers his golden touch to Medusa. Medusa started to sell stuff that she touched and turned into gold. She later had enough money to pay for the entry fee, but will she soon realize the golden touch was bad?
The reason I picked up this book was because I liked her other books in the series and this was her newest novel so I picked it up and I also realized that I am quite interested into these gods/goddess myths, I became interested because of my friend's recommendation.
The reason I finished this book was because the middle of the story was quite a cliffhanger, if I had stopped reading I wouldn't be able to know if Medusa saved Dionysus or not.
I think I will recommend this book to Chantal or Shir-Anne because I know they liked the other books in this series and I'm sure they would love to read the newest novel of the series.
The reason I picked up this book was because I liked her other books in the series and this was her newest novel so I picked it up and I also realized that I am quite interested into these gods/goddess myths, I became interested because of my friend's recommendation.
The reason I finished this book was because the middle of the story was quite a cliffhanger, if I had stopped reading I wouldn't be able to know if Medusa saved Dionysus or not.
I think I will recommend this book to Chantal or Shir-Anne because I know they liked the other books in this series and I'm sure they would love to read the newest novel of the series.
June 16, 2017
Dude, the feels between Medusa and Dionysus are so real at this point. Like totally used to hate her, but she's really grown on me. Totally recommend this series in general if you're looking for a middle school level read. Started these back in the day and they are a guilty pleasure. The blend of greek mythology and a modern twist is pretty awesome. Also super short and great for quick reads (I just totally put it back on the shelf after reading a page, for like 3 months because AP week and finals and life)
July 31, 2019
A twist on the tale of King Midas, the story was well-done and not too preachy. Medusa is not my favorite character in the series, and I'm not terribly fond of the King Midas' story, but the book was fairly enjoyable. It included some tidbits related to Dionysus (Medusa's crush) that were a nice touch in my opinion. The moral was clear and Medusa was portrayed in a fashion that seemed true to her previously established character while still having her as a sympathetic main character.
October 18, 2021
I’ve been reading this series with my 9year old girl. It’s mostly cute. Not very well written, but good opportunity to discuss actions, consequences, and relationships. This one particular book was simply not good from any perspective.
In every book the author deviates from “standard” mythology; however, as she gets further into the series, the author takes more and more liberties. It’s getting to be a bit ridiculous. I would have preferred it if she just made up different names.
In every book the author deviates from “standard” mythology; however, as she gets further into the series, the author takes more and more liberties. It’s getting to be a bit ridiculous. I would have preferred it if she just made up different names.
September 5, 2023
She has the Midas Touch, a spider’s touch… I didn’t really like this one much. It was just okay. It felt bereft of plot somehow. A story about Medusa getting the Midas Touch should have been interesting, but it was just Medusa touching random stuff and then learning the consequences of her greed. Meh.
July 6, 2021
Ah, the classic “money can’t buy happinesses” lesson. I was wondering if the Goddess Girls series was going to give their twist on the myth of King Midas, and here it is! And with the added bonus of pirates, no less! What more could you ask for?
February 8, 2022
Real Rating: 3.75
Pretty Cute!!! Love the Medusa-Dionysus relationship and the fact that she gets along better now with the popular goddess girls. If only things were like that in the ACTUAL myths.
Pretty Cute!!! Love the Medusa-Dionysus relationship and the fact that she gets along better now with the popular goddess girls. If only things were like that in the ACTUAL myths.
July 22, 2017
Cute.
May 11, 2024
Medusa is my favorite character.
March 19, 2017
AWESOME!
SO COOL!
SO LIT!
SO COOL!
SO LIT!
May 28, 2016
This book was great! Medusa is one of my favourite characters in this series and King Midas and the Golden Touch is one of my favourite myths, so I had high hopes. Although the Golden Touch was kind of simplified and made easier to deal with, it was still fun to read about and I enjoyed it as a storyline.
As for Medusa's character... I have to admit that one thing I keep noticing with the later books in this series is inconsistencies in the characters. It feels to me like all the morally grey main characters, or even just flaws in people's personalities, are being phased out so that everyone is getting closer and closer to becoming the exact same character. Medusa still likes writing comics, and Ares still likes weapons, but for some reason it's like whenever someone gets their own POV, they are almost dumbed down for the sake of the book having a likeable main character. However, I was able to move past this and felt connected to the characters all the same.
When I was about halfway through this book, I wasn't sure what was going to happen but I liked where Holub and Williams took the plot. Looking back at the ending I might describe it as sudden and too easy, but when I was reading I felt satisfied with it and I definitely think it could have been worse, so I'm happy with it.
I absolutely LOVED the pirate adventure - it was an interesting twist and I felt it was good to see some proper danger for the characters, as their problems can sometimes seem juvenile and frivolous. Overall this book was a fun ride and a delightful play on the original myth. Recommended for 7 - 13 year olds.
As for Medusa's character... I have to admit that one thing I keep noticing with the later books in this series is inconsistencies in the characters. It feels to me like all the morally grey main characters, or even just flaws in people's personalities, are being phased out so that everyone is getting closer and closer to becoming the exact same character. Medusa still likes writing comics, and Ares still likes weapons, but for some reason it's like whenever someone gets their own POV, they are almost dumbed down for the sake of the book having a likeable main character. However, I was able to move past this and felt connected to the characters all the same.
When I was about halfway through this book, I wasn't sure what was going to happen but I liked where Holub and Williams took the plot. Looking back at the ending I might describe it as sudden and too easy, but when I was reading I felt satisfied with it and I definitely think it could have been worse, so I'm happy with it.
I absolutely LOVED the pirate adventure - it was an interesting twist and I felt it was good to see some proper danger for the characters, as their problems can sometimes seem juvenile and frivolous. Overall this book was a fun ride and a delightful play on the original myth. Recommended for 7 - 13 year olds.
September 21, 2015
My 12 year old daughter wrote this review for Mother Daughter Book Reviews:
This book is about is about a mortal girl who attends MOA (Mount Olympus Academy and who has snakes for hair named Medusa. Medusa is tired of being bested by her two older sisters so when she has a chance to be better, she decides to take that chance and enters the Comicontest. The only problem is, the entry fee is 15 drachmas, which Medusa does not have. But then king Midas gives Medusa his golden touch – a power to turn anything she touches into gold. But after a while the golden touch doesn’t really seem like a great thing.
I really liked how usually in the Goddess Girls books, the four most popular goddesses of MOA (Athena, Aphrodite, Artemis and Persephone) aren’t exactly nice to Medusa; however, in this book, they are all helping Medusa.
I learned that you should be grateful for what you already have because there is always something worse that could happen. I thought this book was really good. I really like how the author tells a different version of Greek Mythology. It’s really cool.I think girls 7-12 would like this book.
This book is about is about a mortal girl who attends MOA (Mount Olympus Academy and who has snakes for hair named Medusa. Medusa is tired of being bested by her two older sisters so when she has a chance to be better, she decides to take that chance and enters the Comicontest. The only problem is, the entry fee is 15 drachmas, which Medusa does not have. But then king Midas gives Medusa his golden touch – a power to turn anything she touches into gold. But after a while the golden touch doesn’t really seem like a great thing.
I really liked how usually in the Goddess Girls books, the four most popular goddesses of MOA (Athena, Aphrodite, Artemis and Persephone) aren’t exactly nice to Medusa; however, in this book, they are all helping Medusa.
I learned that you should be grateful for what you already have because there is always something worse that could happen. I thought this book was really good. I really like how the author tells a different version of Greek Mythology. It’s really cool.I think girls 7-12 would like this book.
November 22, 2015
I have to admit, I never really thought too much about Medusa until I read this series. Because of this series I now have a new favorite Greek character (I can't say goddess because she isn't one).
In Medusa the Rich, Holub revisits the story of Midas and his golden touch, only this time it's told from the views of the young generation! Medusa, while trying to help the King out, ends up with the golden touch and it seems to be the best thing ever because she is always strapped for cash. The golden touch lets her change mundane things into gold so she can pay for things that she otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. Then the unthinkable happens and she accidentally turns her snakes into gold!
With the help of friends she is able to reverse the damage and she even finds a new way to make some money that doesn't put her babies in danger.
In Medusa the Rich, Holub revisits the story of Midas and his golden touch, only this time it's told from the views of the young generation! Medusa, while trying to help the King out, ends up with the golden touch and it seems to be the best thing ever because she is always strapped for cash. The golden touch lets her change mundane things into gold so she can pay for things that she otherwise wouldn't be able to afford. Then the unthinkable happens and she accidentally turns her snakes into gold!
With the help of friends she is able to reverse the damage and she even finds a new way to make some money that doesn't put her babies in danger.
September 10, 2015
I think this was a fun book and a good edition to the goddess girl series. It's nice to see the book from Medusa's point of view, since she is not is the group of friends called the Goddess girls, and she is also a mortal. This has been happening more and more often, and I hope it continues.
Anyway, I enjoyed this book, it is a fun, short read and it's nice and relaxing. If you want to read a book just because, you should try this series, like I said before, it is a quick read, but still a good one!
Anyway, I enjoyed this book, it is a fun, short read and it's nice and relaxing. If you want to read a book just because, you should try this series, like I said before, it is a quick read, but still a good one!
February 21, 2016
Another great one in the series. I find that the ones about characters not in the main Goddess Girl "core" group are often better stories. This one does not disappoint as Medusa finds herself needing money to enter a contest with her comicscrolls and happens to take on the Midas curse.
*Spoilers*
There's gold-making shenanigans, a daring rescue of the boy she likes from pirates, and while everything always wraps up perfectly in these stories I couldn't help feeling a bit worried when her snakes were incapacitated! Very cute, silly, and fun read.
*Spoilers*
There's gold-making shenanigans, a daring rescue of the boy she likes from pirates, and while everything always wraps up perfectly in these stories I couldn't help feeling a bit worried when her snakes were incapacitated! Very cute, silly, and fun read.
September 10, 2016
I don't like the way Medusa just gives things away because her sisters say so even at the end. I have a problem with the necklace too since I have money problems of my own. Learning how wisely spend my money means to me giving a majority with something as big as that, but saving some to cover yourself, so you don't have to rely on others as much. I don't think good lessons are taught in this book for young kids.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 14, 2015
Fun book! Even though this is a children's book I still like to read it because it's a nice twist on Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses!
This one was about medusa and king Midas and the gold touch so that was pretty cool... It was pretty cheesy but all of them are.
Overall a fun little Greek mythology book, looking forward to the next one.
This one was about medusa and king Midas and the gold touch so that was pretty cool... It was pretty cheesy but all of them are.
Overall a fun little Greek mythology book, looking forward to the next one.
September 25, 2015
Very enjoyable. Medusa and Dionysus are so cute together.
June 4, 2015
An interesting spin on King Midas and the golden touch.
February 28, 2016
Scary at first but then turned ok
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