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    Minotaur Boy

    Author Shane Hegarty
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    On sale May 19, 2026 | 9798217310814
    Grades 3-7
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    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 (thanks puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns and hooves! Just when he thinks life couldn't get worse, a new kid, Theseus, shows up at school, and he’s on a quest to capture a minotaur. And a clumsy one like Alex is an easy target...

    Now Alex has to decide: will he embrace his inner “monster” and outsmart Theseus, or will Theseus fulfil his destiny?

    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 middle-grade adventure will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt different… or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi-god!

    Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when middle-grade fantasy Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize, and Big Berry Robbery, which has been shortlisted in this years Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.

    © 2026 Shane Hegarty (P) 2026 DK Audio
    Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when middle-grade fantasy Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize, and 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, The Guardian, and GQ. View titles by Shane Hegarty

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    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 (thanks puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns and hooves! Just when he thinks life couldn't get worse, a new kid, Theseus, shows up at school, and he’s on a quest to capture a minotaur. And a clumsy one like Alex is an easy target...

    Now Alex has to decide: will he embrace his inner “monster” and outsmart Theseus, or will Theseus fulfil his destiny?

    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 middle-grade adventure will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt different… or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi-god!

    Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when middle-grade fantasy Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize, and Big Berry Robbery, which has been shortlisted in this years Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.

    © 2026 Shane Hegarty (P) 2026 DK Audio

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    Shane Hegarty has been writing stories for children since 2015, when middle-grade fantasy Darkmouth was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Shane is also the author of bestselling series Boot, which was nominated for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Prize, and 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, The Guardian, and GQ. View titles by Shane Hegarty

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