Theseus: Battling the Minotaur: A Greek Myth

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Lerner Publications

Just the Series: Graphic Myths and Legends

Series and Publisher: Graphic Myths and Legends

Annotation: This graphic novel retells the myth of Theseus, the Greek hero who discovers that he is the son of King Aegeus and has to face the Minotaur, a half-man, half-bull beast, in its labyrinth as part of his quest to regain his birthright.

Genre: [Graphic novels] [Fairy tales] [Myths]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #4587682

Format: Paperback

Special Formats: Graphic Novel

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Edition Date: 2008 Release Date: 08/01/08

Illustrator: McCrea, John,

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 0-8225-8517-0

ISBN 13: 978-0-8225-8517-6

Dewey: 398.2

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Theseus (Greek mythology). Comic books, strips, etc.
Minotaur (Greek mythology). Comic books, strips, etc.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book

These comics retell tales about mythical and legendary heroes. The format will attract some readers, but so much background is omitted from the stories that the plots are confusing. Characters are too modernized and, without historical context, their actions seem random. Each book begins with an introduction and includes an explanation of the author's and illustrator's creation processes. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page (47)) and index.

Word Count: 2,955

Reading Level: 3.2

Interest Level: 4-7

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 116407 / grade: Middle Grades

Reading Counts!: reading level:2.5 / points:5.0 / quiz:Q41459

Lexile: GN550L

Raised by his mother and tutor, young Theseus finally learns the truth of his birth: he is the son of King Aegeus, ruler of Athens. Armed with his fathers shield, he sets out to claim his birthright and face his greatest challengethe Minotaur, a savage beast who is half-man, half-bull. To defeat the Minotaur, Theseus must enter the Labyrinth, a bewildering maze from which no one has ever escaped alive. Will Theseus succeed in his quest? Or will he suffer the fate of the Minotaurs many other victims?

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