Cornwall based Engine House Publishing are set to revolutionise the way parents and children read at home, with their debut publication Thesesu and the Minotaur: a Bedtime Story Reimagined written by David Avraamides and illustrated by Alex Tillbrook.
“It was a time of monsters, heroes and legends. It was a time of adventure and bravery. These tales have been told for hundreds of years, and they will be told for hundreds more… Welcome to the land of Ancient Greece.”
Join young Prince Theseus as he travels to Athens on a quest to save his people from an evil King and a terrible monster! With themes of family, friendship home and adventure this exciting and thrilling Greek Myth will excite and delight all children aged 7-11. Printed and produced in Cornwall, England this stunning book is set to become a firm family bookshelf favourite.
With a gold foiled, cloth bound hardback cover, the book has the look and feel of a beloved classic. It is hugely elevated by striking full colour illustrations by established artist Alex Tillbrook who has previously worked on projects with Paw Patrol, Marvel and Stranger Things.
Theseus and the Minotaur is unlike any children’s book currently available on the market. As the first of its kind, it is more than just a storybook: it is a dynamic, interactive reading tool that allows parents and carers to bring the expertise of a teacher into their home.
How can a children’s book do so much you might ask?
The David Avraamides Reading Technique (DART) is how.
Created by author and teacher David Avraamides, DART is a brand new, innovative concept brought to life by placing expertly developed prompts within the story text itself, with the purpose of elevating guided reading to aid your child’s learning and development. Designed to be used as much or as little as feels natural, DART prompts will engage both chatterboxes and wallflowers alike.
Inspired by their own childhood memories of reading with their parents, author David Avraamides and publisher Jessica McEvoy hope that with Theseus and the Minotaur, families across the country will be able to create precious memories of their own.
Now more than ever, it is so important for parents to be able to support their children’s learning at home. With DART, Theseus and the Minotaur gives parents and carers the tools they need to play an active role in their children’s comprehension, analytical thinking and emotional development.
Founding Director of Engine House Publishing, Jessica McEvoy, is dedicated to running a company that is actively working to make a positive impact and to supporting and uplifting her wider community. For this reason, the company is pledging to donate one copy of Theseus and the Minotaur for every copy you buy. By choosing to pre-order your copy of Theseus and the Minotaur you are playing a vital role in making beautiful books accessible to those that need them most, while being able to enjoy them yourself.
Additionally the Kickstarter campaign is offering School Classroom Kits which you can purchase for your own child’s school, or choose to generously donate to a school that Engine House Publishing and their charity partners have identified as a school in need. These incredible Kits include a copy of Theseus and the Minotaur for every student in the class with a fun and engaging lesson plan written by David Avraamides and PDF worksheets to cater for the year group, as well as a custom A2 classroom poster designed by illustrator Alex Tillbrook.
Most excitingly there is the unique opportunity to have your child’s likeness drawn into a character in the book! This once in a lifetime opportunity is limited to just 7 boys and 7 girls, so if your little one is brave enough to join Prince Thesesus on the pages of his adventure you can secure your pledge by clicking here.
We are thrilled to be able to share such an exciting and innovative book with you all, find the Kickstarter campaign and choose your package here:
