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Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Princess Xenodice tries to prevent the death of her half-brother, the Minotaur, at the hands of the Athenian prince, Theseus, who is aided by Icarus, Daedalus, and her sister Ariadne.
Is Lost in the Labyrinth appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A sympathetic retelling of the Minotaur myth from the perspective of his half-sister who tries to save him from Theseus. Contains mythological violence appropriate for middle grade readers familiar with Greek mythology.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.
Who'll love this
An exciting Greek mythology adventure where you root for the monster instead of the hero, told through a princess's eyes.
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Mythological FantasyGreek MythologyHistorical Fantasy