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The Storm and the Minotaur

By Lucy Strange
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The Storm and the Minotaur by Lucy Strange is an enchanting children's book that weaves together myth and adventure. Set on an isolated island, the story follows a young protagonist who must confront a looming storm and uncover the secrets of a mysterious labyrinth inhabited by a legendary creature. Through courage and friendship, they embark on a thrilling quest that combines elements of ancient legends with captivating creativity.
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You might enjoy this book if you love imaginative children's tales filled with adventure and mythology. It offers a captivating blend of ancient legends and modern storytelling, perfect for young readers fascinated by mythical creatures and thrilling quests.

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The Storm and the Minotaur

Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.

The Industrial Revolution meets gripping Greek mythology (Dyslexia-friendly)

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Lucy Strange interweaves the Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.


Money is scarce in George’s family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It’s far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it’s also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad’s older brother.

Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trapped down in the dark, George spots a shadowy figure that seems to be telling George to follow him.

Can a ghost from the past lead him back to safety, or will George meet the same fate as his long-lost uncle?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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The Storm and the Minotaur by Lucy Strange is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and successful blend of history and mythology. It is noted for its intense, immersive narrative that vividly depicts the realities of child labour during the Industrial Revolution. Reviews highlight its gripping plot, articulate descriptions, and how a looming perilous situation ultimately leads to a hopeful transformation.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800902473

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Pam Smy

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 96

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lucy Strange Young Adult

About the Author

Lucy Strange is the best-selling children's author of titles including The Secret of Nightingale Wood, a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month, and Our Castle by the Sea, which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize 2020, and was the first Independent Booksellers' Children's Book of the Month.

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