| Theseus and the Minotaur: A Graphic Retelling Contributor(s): Hoena, Blake (Retold by), Haus, Estudio (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1491422793 ISBN-13: 9781491422793 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - General (see Also Headings Under Animals Or Technology) - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 2014019196 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: Ancient Myths |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.6" W x 8.7" (0.20 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 170931 Reading Level: 4.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: As a war tribute to Crete, King Aegeus of Athens is forced to give 14 tributes as a sacrifice to the minotaur, a creature that is half-man, half-bull. To complete his quest and save the tributes from a horrible fate, Theseus must travel to the heart of the Labyrinth and confront the ferocious beast himself. Exciting illustrations in graphic novel format and crafty story-telling bring the twisting tale to life. Ancient Facts throughout the book provide more information about the characters, settings, and primary sources of the original stories. |
Contributor Bio(s): Haus, Estudio: - Haus Estudio is a group of colleagues and friends who started as young self-publishers back in 1997 in Argentina. Their works have been published in USA, UK, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, and South America. Haus Estudio runs its own school of art and, as a group, organized the biggest Latin American comic-book convention, among many other shows and exhibitions. The group also travels around the country and abroad attending conventions and giving lectures. Haus Estudio is a multi-style arts studio, specializing in comics and illustration. Its offices are located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, but the group works for various companies, publishers, and writers around the world.Hoena, Blake: - Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and continues to write about fun things like space aliens and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and graphic novels for children. |