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Theseus and the Minotaur

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Theseus and the Minotaur by Anthony Marks retells the classic myth of Theseus, a young hero determined to end the terror of the monstrous Minotaur, who resides in a labyrinth on the island of Crete. The story unfolds with Theseus's courageous journey, his encounters with cunning challenges, and his ultimate mission to defeat the beast. This book serves as an engaging educational resource that brings the ancient myth to life for young readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Theseus and the Minotaur

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The timeless myth of Theseus and the Minotaur, featuring the princess Ariadne and the bull-headed monster in the labyrinth, retold for young readers.

Every year, a ship with black sails visits the city of Athens. Fourteen young people are chosen to go to the island of Crete, but they never return. One year, prince Theseus is determined to travel with them and defeat the Cretans' fearsome monster, the Minotaur.

He is helped by the princess Ariadne, and they escape from the island - but on their return, Theseus makes a terrible mistake.

With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

CEFR level: A2. 800 headwords, 2052 words.

Series: English Readers Level 2

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803706795

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Matteo Pincelli

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 170.0mm

Weight: 140g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Mairi Mackinnon has lived in England, Scotland, France, Italy and Spain, and worked as a teacher, translator and tour manager before joining Usborne. Over the years she has written and edited Usborne books in sixteen languages, from Arabic to Welsh. She lives in a house full of teenagers, books and curious musical instruments.

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