For as long as the castle had stood, alchemists have struggled to make gold from the simple elements of earth, and had always failed. Then comes the greedy, ambitious Spinifex. who promises the king riches beyond his wildest dreams. For ages 4-7.
- ISBN13 9780099408994
- Publish Date 1 March 2001 (first published 1 April 1999)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 October 2014
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Imprint Red Fox
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 32
- Language English