The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2020 · Est. 3 hour read

The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur

By Crispin Boyer

Part of the Zeus the Mighty series

A hamster and his friends face a labyrinth's mystery and a Minotaur threat.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 164 ratings
192 pages· 21,607 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Zeus the hamster and his quirky friends, including Athena the cat and Ares the pug, embark on a daring quest through a labyrinth to confront a menacing Minotaur. By day, they are ordinary pets at Mount Olympus Pet Center in Georgia, but by night, they become mythological heroes guided by the Oracle of Wi-Fi. With a threat looming, they must use their wits and courage to save their world. Will Zeus and his gang triumph in this hilarious adventure? Dive into a world where Greek mythology meets modern-day pet antics.

From the publisher

Leap into the world of Zeus the hamster and his gang of gods as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth in the second book in this hilarious modern-day take on Greek mythology.Our story begins in the depths of a winding labyrinth, the domain of a fearsome Minotaur who threatens all who live on Mount Olympus. Can Zeus the Mighty save the day?The critters are back and on the quest of a lifetime! Join Zeus the overconfident hamster, Athena the wise cat, Ares the treat-loving pug, Poseidon the proud pufferfish, and Demeter the loyal grasshopper in this laugh-out-loud adventure.Welcome to Mount Olympus, a pet supply and rescue center that sits high atop a hill in Athens, Georgia. By day, the pets there do what all pets do: Chew on a bone or curl up for a catnap. Under the careful watch of their Greek history obsessed caretaker, Artie, the pets listen in to her favorite podcast, Greeking Out, each night. But under the cover of nightfall, Zeus and his cohorts spring free from their cages and pursue quests bestowed upon them by the magical all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi. And once again, she has spoken: There’s a threat in Mount Olympus Pet Center, and it’s going to take guts, smarts, and strength to triumph. Join Zeus and his friends on this rollicking romp through a winding labyrinth (the center’s duct system) and Greek mythology.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
21,607
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about petsBooks about Greek and Roman mythologyBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about adventure and adventurersBooks about labyrinths
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Published
May 19, 2020
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
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ISBN
9781426337567

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