The Labyrinth of Gar: An Adventure Story for Children Aged 7 - 12

By Sue Merry

Heroes, villains and some very odd creatures. You will laugh, you will cry, you will hide behind the sofa. The Labyrinth of Gar is an adventure story that begins in the world as we know it and then takes us on a journey to a rather odd place where anything is possible. Enjoy the adventures of Katie, Sarah and Arthur as they outwit monsters (some of the time), meet unlikely allies and follow a quest that takes them into the Labyrinth of Gar.This is a unique book. It is an enjoyable, exciting and fun story but also an introduction to the principles of the Alexander Technique. The author, Alexander Teacher Sue Merry MSTAT, is recognised as a pioneer in adapting and teaching the Alexander Technique to primary school children. She is a founder member of Educare Small School where the principles of the Alexander Technique are seamlessly woven into the school day. In 1998 Sue started to write this book one chapter at a time. Each week she would read a new chapter to the children of Educare Small School as a way of reinforcing Alexander principles by giving them an interesting context. The children enjoyed the story enormously and often asked for a copy so they could read it at home. Finally in 2004 she self-published the book using an early print on demand service. It contained illustrations enthusiastically provided by Educare children and some illustrations by Sue's daughter Amy - who has since gone on to a very successful career as a professional graphic designer/artist. The book proved very popular but eventually the publishing company folded and the book became unavailable. The manuscript needed to be revised and updated and Sue never seemed to find the time to do this. Now, at last, here is a brand new edition of this much loved story. The text has been revised and corrected and new information has been appended.The Labyrinth of Gar is suitable as a self-read for some children and also a very useful teaching aid for Alexander Teachers who have a child or a group of children as pupils. The suggested 7 - 12 age range for this book is very much a guideline and totally dependant on the individual reader. For example, over the years the book has proven popular with some teenagers as well as a few adults.Whoever you are and whatever your reasons are for reading this book, may you find yourself swept up into the story and may you always remember the magic words!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1976703107
• ISBN13: 9781976703102
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"