Billy Stuart in the Minotaur's Lair

by Alain M. Bergeron, illustrated by Sampar, translated by Sophie B. Watson

tagged: time travel, action & adventure, humorous stories

Description

Brightly illustrated and enhanced with games and puzzles, this sequel to Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids is sure to amuse readers of all ages.

Billy Stuart, the young raccoon leader of the Zintrepids Scout troop, aspires to be just like his grandfather, a globe-trotting adventurer who knows no fear. After accidentally traveling through time in pursuit of Grandpa, Billy and friends find themselves on the island of Crete, snout to snout with King Minos's Minotaur. It's a formidable challenge; Billy and his buddies have to escape the Minotaur, the labyrinth and King Minos's wrath and maybe, just maybe, find their way home!

About the Authors

Alain M. Bergeron

Alain M. Bergeron is a children's author who has written more than 250 books for over a dozen publishers and is the author of the Savais-tu, Billy Stuart, and Captain Static series. His work has been translated into English, Chinese, Dutch, Turkish, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Korean. He lives in Victoriaville, Québec

Sampar

Multitalented, self-taught illustrator and cartoonist Samuel Parent, better known by the pen name Sampar, possesses a lively imagination that draws viewers into worlds that are moving, wacky and sometimes even mythical. He lives in Victoriaville, Quebec.

Sophie B. Watson is an award-winning author, translator and editor. Since studying French and English literature at the University of Alberta, Sophie has worked in the book publishing industry as a writer, editor, translator and as a bilingual editor for Les Éditions Duval. Over the years she has worked in educational, literary, trade and academic publishing. As a freelance writer Sophie has had many articles published in Canadian and Irish publications and her novel Cadillac Couches received excellent reviews.

Age:: 6 to 8
Grade:: 1 to 3
Reading age:: 6 to 8

Editorial Reviews

"Sampar's bold illustrations make this book stand out as readers get to view many colorful settings, expressive characters, and scenes full of movement. Bergeron's accompanying text will produce plenty of giggles with humor that comes from silly situations and dialog alike."

— Youth Services Book Review

“Students will enjoy reading this fast pace adventure. Every page is a treasure trove of detailed information. Even the text is full of a variety of fonts and coloured words.”

— Resource Links

"Billy Stuart and the Zintrepids experience an exciting adventure populated with mythical figures, ferocious monsters and perilous situations. Highly Recommended."

— CM: Canadian Review of Materials

&quotThis sequel has no shortage of comedic moments or brain-busting puzzle interludes…A satisfying second helping.&quot

— Kirkus Reviews

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