Minotaur Boy
With Great Power... Comes Great Embarrassment
$23.64
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
4 August 2026
Summary
This isn’t your average growing up story. Alex thought navigating puberty was hard enough, now he discovers he’s also part-minotaur.
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 …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780241810804 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0241810809 |
| Author: | Shane Hegarty, Ruby Fresson |
| Publisher: | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Imprint: | DK flip |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 4 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 246g |
| Dimensions: | 22mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
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 *
Shane Hegarty
Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015. His middle-grade fantasy novel Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Shane is also the author of the bestselling Boot series, which was nominated for the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Prize, and Big Berry Robbery, which was shortlisted in the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2025.
Ruby Fresson creates timeless, bright, and humorous illustrations inspired by early 20th-century comics and Japanese art. Her bold artwork has gained international acclaim, appearing in major publications such as The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Guardian, and GQ.
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