The Shadow of the Minotaur
Subtitle Shadows of the past
By Wendy Leighton-Porter
Published by
Mauve Square Publishing
ISBN 978-1909411029
Autumn 2013
Synopsis
Ten-year-old twins Joe and Jemima Lancelot continue the search for their missing parents who are trapped somewhere in the past. Together with their friend, Charlie, and their unusual talking cat, Max, they are whisked back in time to ancient Crete and the palace of Knossos, where the fearsome Minotaur resides in its labyrinth, feeding on human flesh.
Can they help Prince Theseus of Athens overcome the terrifying monster before it devours them all? And will the children survive the terrible storm which threatens to wreck their ship as they attempt to flee the island?
Can they help Prince Theseus of Athens overcome the terrifying monster before it devours them all? And will the children survive the terrible storm which threatens to wreck their ship as they attempt to flee the island?
Author's Biography
Having spent twenty years as a teacher of French, Latin and Classical Studies, Wendy now devotes her time to writing for children. With her love of history, myth and legend, she aims to take her young readers on an exciting adventure through time in the SHADOWS FROM THE PAST series.
Reviews
Price: £7.99
Reader Comments
It is a book for every child: great story with mythological background and most importantly written in excellent language. It is a real Find!
Another thrilling look into the past, this time in Crete.
Fabulous story for children as well as giving them insight into ancient mythology. Granddaughter loves the series!
The Shadow of the Minotaur is a fantastic book, my eight year old loves the whole series. The Shadow books are full of adventure and excitement with lots of historical facts woven in. We particularly enjoyed this adventure, and are looking forward to reading the whole series.
I am always very happy to vote for authors in the hopes people will continue to pick them up in any form and continue to "Read"! :)
This is such a great middle grade series. The books are reminiscent of the Magic Tree House Books by Mary Pope Osborne. Great adventure and history lessons all wrapped up in one book. I highly recommend them. :-)