Shadow of the Minotaur (Legendeer Trilogy)
by:
Alan Gibbons (author)
"Real life" or the death-defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds, and narrow escapes—which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs...
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"Real life" or the death-defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds, and narrow escapes—which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs on to The Legendeer, the game his dad is working on, he can be a hero. He is Theseus fighting the terrifying Minotaur, or Perseus battling with snake-haired Medusa. It feels as though he's really there. The Legendeer is more than just a game. Play it if you dare.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781858817217 (1858817218)
ASIN: 1858817218
Publish date: 2000-02-01
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Pages no: 224
Edition language: English
Myths are often used to tell the story of a rite of passage. Using the Greek lore of the Minotaur, this story recounts a present-day hero's journey as he transcends the veil between worlds. Using the instrument that most young adults (for whom the book is targeted) are well-familiar with, the tool t...
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