Product Description

'Real life' or the death defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes - which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs on to The Legendeer, the game his dad is working on, he can be a hero. He is Theseus fighting the terrifying Minotaur, or Perseus battling with snake-haired Medusa. It feels as though he's really there... The Legendeer is more than just a game. Play it if you dare.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37061 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-03
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 217 pages

NORTHERN ECHO
'a scary ride...'

Review
'This book has something for everyone - action, excitement, anger and suspense. You'll not want to put it down!' (Sheryl Fenwick EVENING CHRONICLE (DURHAM) )

From the Back Cover
'Real life' or the death defying adventures of the Greek myths, with their heroes and monsters, daring deeds and narrow escapes - which would you choose? For Phoenix it's easy. He hates his new home and the new school where he is bullied. He's embarrassed by his computer geek dad. But when he logs on to The Legendeer, the game his dad is working on, he can be a hero. He is Theseus fighting the terrifying Minotaur, or Perseus battling with snake-haired Medusa. It feels as though he's really there... The Legendeer is more than just a game. Play it if you dare. Winner of the Blue Peter Book Award and shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. 'terrific' The Times 'unputdownable' Guardian 'completely riveting' Sunday Telegraph 'Suspenseful and exciting' Independent

Customer Reviews

A fantastic story line, don't be out off by the blurb!
Reading the blurb I was not particularly keen, but I was looking for something new so I though 'Why not?' After reading only a few pages, I knew my first thoughts were wrong because the story is so much more complex than it appears.The story was based on a myth, but at the same time there is plenty of reality with characters you can relate to. Having the two together in one story is such a excellent idea, and the way they are brought together through the works of evil create all the suspense needed to make this a book that you can't put down!

A fantastic book!
This book grabs your attention right from the start. It is about a boy who is fascinated by the computer game his dad is working on, but he and his dad realise too late that the game has a mind of its own, and it is evil! The boy, Pheonix, and his friend Laura get trapped in the world of the Greek myths and must battle against the snake-haired Medusa and the rampaging Minotaur to beat the game and return to their own world. There are many twists and turns in the plot, some quite gruesome, and each chapter leaves you in suspense and wanting more. It is a great book and I would recommend it to anyone who likes an exciting read.

Shadow of the Minotaur is great
Shadow of the Minotaur is a really enthusiastic book. It is all about Myths and legends and two different worlds and a bridge to one another through a computer.Phoenix finds himself in a game that seems so real but yet it isn't,or is it?.This book is the type that no matter what happens you don't want to put it down,it's great.Read it if you dare!