Think you know the story of the Minotaur? Think again. David Elliott sets the record straight in this YA re-imagining of the Greek myth, written completely in verse.

About ‘Bull’ by David Elliott

THE MYTH OF THE MINOTAUR? THAT’S BULL.

I think you may have heard of me,
but might not know my name:
Half-man.
Half-bull.
Outcast.
Untame.
Minotaur,
Ruler of the Stars (in younger days),
or
Monster of the Maze . . .

Much like Lin-Manuel Miranda did in Hamilton, New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns a classic on its head in form and approach, updating the timeless story of Theseus and the Minotaur for a new generation. A rough, rowdy, and darkly comedic young adult retelling in verse, Bull will have readers re-evaluating one of history’s most infamous monsters.

Cover reveal for ‘Bull’

Read an excerpt from ‘Bull’

Minos thought he could
Pull a fast one
On me,
Poseidon!
God of the Sea!
But I’m the last one
On whom you
Should try such a thing.
The nerve of that guy.
The balls. The audacity.
I AM THE OCEAN!
I got capacity!
Depths! Darkness! Delphic power!
So his sweet little plan
Went big-time sour
And his wife had a son
Born with horns and a muzzle
Who ended up
In an underground puzzle.
What is it with you mortals?
You just can’t seem to learn:
If you play with fire, babies,
You’re gonna get burned.

About the author

David Elliott is a NY Times bestselling children’s author. His many titles include: And Here’s to You!, The Transmogrification of Roscoe Wizzle, The Evangeline Mudd books, Finn Throws a Fit!, Jeremy Cabbage and the Living Museum, and In the Wild. His most recent titles include On the Wing, This Orq. books, and Nobody’s Perfect. Born in Ohio, David has worked as a singer, a cucumber washer, and a popsicle stick maker. Currently, he lives in New Hampshire with his wife and a three-footed dog.