Minotaur Boy
Shane Hegarty author Ruby Fresson illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Published:7th May '26
Should be back in stock very soon
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. At the core of Shane’s books there is always great story telling, humour and heart. * Eoin Colfer *
Minotaur Boy is a fresh, funny take on familiar myths, but where it really crackles and impresses is how it perfectly captures the strange and monstrous process of growing up. * Dave Rudden *
Hegarty's sardonic, playful tone turns this tale into something entirely original...and entertaining. * The Irish Times *
More over Percy Jackson – Greek myths and legends meet epic embarrassment in Shane Hegarty's hilarious and oddly relatable adventure. * Irish Independent *
Written in accessible, fast-moving prose, with short chapter and comic-style black and white illustrations, this is the perfect book to engage reluctant readers. * Irish Independent *
This is a fun read with mystical, magical elements mixed with every day twelve-year-old challenges, making it ideal for readers who enjoy the Loki series by Louie Stowell. * Inis *
ISBN: 9780241810804
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 22mm
Weight: 246g
272 pages