Minotaur Boy
Published on 7. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-241-81080-4 (ISBN)
Description
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!
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!
Reviews / Votes
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 * 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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
238 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-81080-4 (9780241810804)
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Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when his middle-grade fantasy book Darkmouth was published. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, this series has been sold into 20 territories worldwide. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize, and The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams: 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 like the New Yorker, the New York Times, and the Guardian.
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 like the New Yorker, the New York Times, and the Guardian.