By Shane Hegarty (author)
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A hilarious, heartwarming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different.
Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he's trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents' embarrassing "talks". But Alex is hiding a secret...
Alex is part-minotaur. You read that right - part-boy, part-bull. Instead of just battling with spots the size of Mars (thanks, puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns, hooves, and seriously hairy toes! And Alex soon learns that he isn't the only monster in town. Every creature of myth has a legendary destiny and Alex is about to find out his…
With heart, humour, and a lot of mythological chaos, Shane Hegarty's Minotaur Boy is a fantastical twist on the everyday embarrassments of growing up and the struggle to fit in.
This myth-inspired middle-grade adventure for children 8-12 will resonate with and inspire anyone who's ever felt different… or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi-god!
'A rollercoaster adventure with legendary characters that are also very human. There is great story telling, humour and heart.' - Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series
'Hegarty's sardonic, playful tone turns this tale into something entirely original... and entertaining.' - The Irish Times
Shane Hegarty was the Arts Editor of the Irish Times, but left to be a full time writer after DARKMOUTH sold in a frenzied auction at Bologna Book Fair in 2013. He lives with his family near Dublin.
Author photo by Róisín Macken-Price
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A hilarious, heartwarming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different. Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he's trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents' embarrassing "talks".
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Minotaur Boy and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Minotaur Boy features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Funny, School Stories, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Fantasy / Magical
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Minotaur Boy was written by Shane Hegarty and published by DK flip an imprint of Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Minotaur Boy has 269 pages
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