Minotaur Boy
- Author Shane Hegarty, illustrated by Ruby Fresson
- Narrator Nico Mirallegro
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publish Date 7 May 2026
- Run Time 4 hours and 15 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories.
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What to expect
'A rollercoaster adventure with legendary characters that are also very human. There is great story telling, humour and heart.' - Eoin Colfer, bestselling author of the Artemis Fowl series
'Hegarty's sardonic, playful tone turns this tale into something entirely original... and entertaining.' - The Irish Times
Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he’s trying to survive school, navigate awkward body changes, and avoid his parents’ big talks. But Alex is hiding a secret...
Alex is part minotaur. You read that right – part-boy, part-bull. He thought spots the size of Mars (thanks puberty) and his solo at the school musical were trouble enough, but now he has to worry about horns, hooves, and seriously hairy toes! And Alex soon learns that he isn’t the only monster in town. Every creature of myth has a legendary destiny and Alex is about to find out his…
A monstrously funny story by bestselling author Shane Hegarty, Minotaur Boy is a fantastical twist on the everyday embarrassments of growing up and the struggle to fit in. This book will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt different... or anyone who has ever been hunted by a demi god!
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 has been shortlisted in this years Laugh Out Loud Book Awards.
© 2026 Shane Hegarty (P) 2026 DK Audio
| Author | Shane Hegarty, illustrated by Ruby Fresson |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Nico Mirallegro |
| Duration | 4 hours and 15 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9780241811139 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE |
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