Island of the Minotaur

_{retold by Sheldon Oberman, illustrated by Blair Drawson}

This chapter book of Greek myths presents the epic history of the Minoan civilization. The novel connects famous myths; Zeus and Rhea, Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur, Icarus and Daedalus, Jason and Medea with little known tales of the Bronze Giant, Phaedra and the Ash tree spirits.

Reviews

“This is a wonderful introduction to the myths for both teens and adults.” —Alison Chadsey, the Times Colonist

Author Biography

Sheldon Oberman started writing in the mid-seventies, inspired by bedtime stories he told his children. He acted and directed in both film and stage plays, and toured North America as a professional storyteller.

This wonderfully illustrated book for ages 9-14 retells famous and forgotten myths of the Minoans of Crete. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions destryed the island empire but their imaginative tales and puzzles were rescued by the Greeks and entered into Greek mythology. --"The Teacher" April/May 2004 London England

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Illustrator Biography

Blair Drawson has authored and illustrated seven children's books including Flying Dimitri, a 1997 nominee for the Governor General's Award in Illustration. Educated in drawing and painting at Toronto's Ontario College of Art, Mr. Drawson has exhibited his paintings worldwide. His work has appeared in such publications as Esquire, Time, Saturday Night, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone and The New York Times. He has garnered awards from such groups as the Society of Illustrators, The National Magazine Awards, and The Advertising and Design Club of Canada. Blair currently resides in Toronto with his wife and two children.