Books with title Theseus and the Minotaur

A great power has awakened in the forests of Saint Martin. The residents of the city are disappearing. Creatures of legend are returning from exile. Young Emma Wilkins must uncover the mystery behind the World of Light and face the colossal Minotaur for the fate of the planet.The residents of the City of Saint Martin are disappearing. Those who hear the music of the forest are compelled to follow it and are never seen again.At the same time, creatures of myth and legend are returning to our world. Led by the colossal Minotaur, they hide in the shadows of Glenridge Forest, waiting for a day soon to come. Why are they here?What is the World of Light?Join young Emma Wilkins as she uncovers the truth behind the mystery and learns the identity of the great power behind it all.Like a song in the wind, the tale drifted out into the world. It started its journey in a dark glade deep inside Glenridge Forest. Those who had been there to witness the story carried it with them into the City of Saint Martin.From there, told and retold, the tale transformed and grew wings of its own. Farther and farther, the tale flew, reshaping itself into the form given to it by the voice of the teller. The story morphed and shifted, ever molding itself to the temperament of the land beneath it.The tale reached every corner of the world. To some, it was only a children's bedtime story. But others, in times to come, would find in it solace and truth.

Lavishly illustrated and impeccably researched, this is a dynamic retelling of one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Join Theseus as he solves the mystery of his birth, vanquishes a colorful cast of robbers, and volunteers to slay the frightful half-bull, half-man devouring the children of Athens. In a captivating tale for readers of all ages, destinies tragic and glorious splendidly unfold.This is a sure bet for fans of mythology and a wonderful introduction for readers who have not yet discovered the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks.