
Dark of the Moon
Tracy Barrett(Author)
Clarion Books (Publisher)
Published on 22. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-547-85164-8 (ISBN)
Description
Fifteen-year-old Ariadne of Krete is the daughter of the high priestess of the moon. Isolated and lonely, she finds companionship only with her beloved handicapped brother, Asterion, who is held captive below the palace for his own safety. When a ship arrives from Athens, Ariadne meets Theseus, the handsome son of the king. Ariadne is drawn to him, and they form a friendship. But Theseus is doomed to die as an offering to the Minotaur, the monster beneath the palace-unless he can kill the beast first. That monster? Ariadne's brother. It is a wonderfully rich coming-of-age story.
Reviews / Votes
"Ariadne weaves a new tale in a historically rich reworking of Theseus and the Minotaur... A world and story both excitingly alien and pleasingly familiar."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Fans of historical fiction and Greek myths should be pleased."-Booklist -More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Seventh Grade and over, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-547-85164-8 (9780547851648)
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Person
Tracy Barrett teaches Italian language and civilization at Vanderbilt University. Her books include King of Ithaka, On Etruscan Time, Cold in Summer, Anna of Byzantium, and the Sherlock Files series. Tracy lives with her family in Nashville, Tennessee.Visit her website at www.tracybarrett.com.