The Storm and the Minotaur
Published on 3. August 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-80090-247-3 (ISBN)
Description
Lucy Strange interweaves the Victorian Industrial Revolution with gripping Greek mythology in this atmospheric tale, featuring artwork from acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.
Money is scarce in George's family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It's far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it's also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad's older brother.
Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trapped down in the dark, George spots a shadowy figure that seems to be telling George to follow him.
Can a ghost from the past lead him back to safety, or will George meet the same fate as his long-lost uncle?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Money is scarce in George's family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It's far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it's also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad's older brother.
Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trapped down in the dark, George spots a shadowy figure that seems to be telling George to follow him.
Can a ghost from the past lead him back to safety, or will George meet the same fate as his long-lost uncle?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.
Reviews / Votes
"Superb, an eerie weaving of history and mythology, in the hollow, haunted world of not-so-long-ago." - Hilary McKay "A tense and atmospheric story ... This gripping and heartfelt book confronts the reality of child labour during the Industrial Revolution, and weaves history and mythology together to great effect." - Juno "Packed with peril, immersive descriptions and atmospheric artwork that brings the historical period to life, this heart-racing story comes to a satisfying ending when the near-tragedy leads to a change in George's landscape, and a seam of opportunity opens up in a future that appeared to be set in stone." - My Book Corner, BlogMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: 8 years, Interest Age: From 9 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
166 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80090-247-3 (9781800902473)
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Additional editions
Lucy Strange
The Storm and the Minotaur
E-Book
08/2023
Barrington Stoke Ltd
€6.79
Available for download
Persons
Lucy Strange is the best-selling children's author of titles including The Secret of Nightingale Wood, a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month, and Our Castle by the Sea, which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Book Prize 2020, and was the first Independent Booksellers' Children's Book of the Month.