Bibliograph

Theseus, retold by Geraldine McCaughrean

Type

Label

Theseus, retold by Geraldine McCaughrean

Language

eng

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technical information on music

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

not applicable

Intended audience

Ages 9 and up

Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

Theseus

Music parts

not applicable

Oclc number

319940656

Responsibility statement

retold by Geraldine McCaughrean

Summary

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?

Target audience

juvenile

Transposition and arrangement

not applicable

Classification