Theseus

Brief Description: Originally published: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003. Brief Description: Retells the story of Theseus, from his beginning as a humble country boy to when he killed the Minotaur and was punished by Poseidon. Publisher Marketing: Humble country boy Theseus sets off to meet his father, the king of Athens, and claim his right as heir to the throne in this classic story. Along the way, his intelligence and strength help him surpass all obstacles, including battles with giants, trolls, and the vicious Crommyonian Boar. With each triumph, his pride grows, as does a dangerous sense of immortality. When he makes the mistake of killing the giant bull that was a favorite of the sea god Poseidon, he brings a plague to Athens. In order to appease the gods, Athens is forced to provide a gruesome meal for the Minotaur, the son of Poseidon's bull and a mortal woman. Will Theseus be able to defeat the Minotaur and bring peace back to Athens? In this action-packed retelling, Theseus struggles to understand the timeless concepts of trust and true love, making this tale strikingly relevant for young people. Review Citations:

Kirkus Review - Children 10/01/2005 pg. 1084 (EAN 9780812627398, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 115 (EAN 9780812627398, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  McCaughrean, Geraldine Geraldine McCaughrean is the Printz Award-winning author of The White Darkness. She has been honored with England's most prestigious children's book award, the Carnegie Medal, and is the only three-time winner ever of the Whitbread Children's Book Award. She also wrote Peter Pan in Scarlet, the first official sequel to the treasured masterpiece Peter Pan, and the critically acclaimed The Death-Defying Pepper Roux. Geraldine lives in Berkshire, England, with her husband and actress daughter.