The boy lost in the maze
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Milner, Kate (Illustrator), illustrator.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
313 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Status
Amherst Library - Teen Fiction Book NEW
YA Coe
1 available
YA Coe
1 available
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Amherst Library - Teen Fiction Book NEW | YA Coe | On Shelf |
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Language
English
Notes
Description
From the UK Children's Laureate comes a spellbinding YA novel in verse blending the ancient myth of Theseus and the Minotaur with the quest of a modern-day teen in search of his father. Theo, a seventeen-year-old London schoolboy with a single mother, is desperate to track down the father who left them, whom he scarcely remembers. At school he discovers Greek mythology and the ancient story of Theseus, a fatherless son driven on a similar search. As Theo focuses on Theseus in a series of poems he composes, it becomes clear the two journeys echo each other in uncanny ways. Theseus must conquer his enemies-a psycho Cyclops, a tree-bending murderer, a monstrous pig-while Theo is tricked and double-crossed, confronting obstacles ranging from a search-agency scam artist to a depraved lawyer. Poet Joseph Coelho brilliantly interweaves the boys' stories, following them through dangers, horrors, and false successes, revealing that Theo must be as resourceful and strong as his mythical hero. In a unique twist, readers are asked to take a role in picking which option the heroes should pursue when facing choices on their path to manhood. The two alternating stories, along with stories from the Minotaur's perspective, fuse into one in a riveting climax, as the protagonists meet in the heart of the labyrinth.
Target Audience
12-19,Brodart.
Target Audience
7-12,Brodart.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Coelho, J., & Milner, K. (. (2024). The boy lost in the maze (First US edition.). Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coelho, Joseph and Kate (Illustrator), Milner. 2024. The Boy Lost in the Maze. Candlewick Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coelho, Joseph and Kate (Illustrator), Milner. The Boy Lost in the Maze Candlewick Press, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Coelho, Joseph,, and Kate (Illustrator) Milner. The Boy Lost in the Maze First US edition., Candlewick Press, 2024.
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