Minotaur Boy

Name: Minotaur Boy
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ISBN: 9780241810804

Shane Hegarty, Ruby Fresson

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DK flip
04 August 2026

Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA); School stories (Children's&YA)

This isn't your average growing up story. Alex thought navigating puberty was hard enough, now he discovers he's also part-minotaur

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 the size of Mars (thanks puberty) and the looming school musical, he also has to worry about horns and hairy toes! 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...

With heart, humour, and a lot of mythological chaos, bestselling author Shane Hegarty's newest middle-grade fantasy book is a fantastical twist on the everyday embarrassments of growing up and the struggle to fit in. This story will resonate with anyone who's ever felt different... or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi-god!

By: Shane Hegarty
Illustrated by: Ruby Fresson
Imprint: DK flip
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 238g
ISBN: 9780241810804
ISBN 10: 0241810809
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 04 August 2026
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for Minotaur Boy

This is a fun read with mystical, magical elements mixed with every day twelve-year-old challenges, making it ideal for readers who enjoy the Loki series by Louie Stowell. * Inis *