In "The Labyrinth" by David Calcutt, a young boy named Kieran embarks on a mystical journey through a surreal and complex labyrinth. As he navigates the shifting pathways, he encounters a host of enigmatic characters and challenges that force him to confront his deepest fears and desires. The labyrinth serves as a metaphor for Kieran's inner struggles and growth. Along the way, he learns about the importance of choices and the power of friendship, ultimately discovering that the way out may be more about understanding himself than escaping the maze. The story masterfully intertwines fantasy with profound life lessons. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Oxford Playscripts .

There are 128 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2000 by Oxford University Press .

David Calcutt writes plays and poems as well as stories. Some of his plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio and some are published for use in schools, youth theaters and colleges. Grahame Baker-Smith won the Kate Greenaway prize in 2011 for his children's book, FArTHER.