Shadow of the Minotaur (Legendeer Trilogy) [Paperback]

Alan Gibbons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Legendeer Trilogy

"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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-In Shadow of the Minotaur, the first title in Alan Gibbons Legendeer trilogy, the 13-year-old hero, Phoenix, is drawn into the virtual reality computer game of Greek mythology created by his father. The descriptive passages come alive and create a visual landscape of ancient Greece. The gritty, realistic images are a result of Gibbon's writing and British narrator Jamie Glover's inflections. As Phoenix winds his way through the labyrinth to face the Minotaur, his fear is palpable. Glover's dramatic reading is so enthusiastic that listeners are immediately drawn into the urgency of the storyline. American listeners may be momentary puzzled by the meaning of a few British expressions, such as "wasteland," and "not a dickey-bird," but the suspenseful story makes this a minor drawback. The graphic description of Theseus as he comes upon victims of the Minotaur and vocalizations for Medusa and her sisters when Perseus battles with them are intense. This excellent audiobook will entice those who enjoy Greek mythology or computer gaming.
Tina Hudak, St. Bernard's School, Riverdale, MD
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

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'This book has something for everyone - action, excitement, anger and suspense. You'll not want to put it down!' -- Sheryl Fenwick EVENING CHRONICLE (DURHAM)

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Orion Children's Books (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858817218
• ISBN-13: 978-1858817217
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,602,008 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Likes them but are a bit scary, June 9, 2011

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This review is from: Shadow of the Minotaur (Legendeer Trilogy) (Paperback)

My 9yo son is reading this series. I bought it for him because he over the top loves the Percy Jackson series and other Rick Riordan books and now loves all things mythology. He said he really enjoyed this book but said it is much scarier than the Percy Jackson books but not so scary that he did not finish and he is reading the 2nd book. I did not read it yet myself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK, November 15, 2003

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eddie (anon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow of the Minotaur (Legendeer Trilogy) (Paperback)

this book is fantastic alan gibbons slowly builds up suspense in this brilliant sci fi novel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book, December 2, 2001

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"amax915" (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shadow of the Minotaur (Legendeer Trilogy) (Paperback)

This was definitely a great book and I really hope many other people do buy it. It may look like a bit of money but I definitly loved it. It really is worth it! I hope you enjoy it!