Featured in The Sunday Times' best children's books
inspired by Greek myths.
Hercules Braver,
modern-day son of Zeus, is about to face his BIGGEST challenge yet...
A legendary Greek monster has escaped from the underworld!
Hercules is ready to start a new school year as the BEST demigod
when, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stay
from Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod just
like Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be a
heroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE at
every turn!
But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus has
been so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of the
cosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the most
terrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from the
underworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theo
to track down and stop the Minotaur.
No doubt about it, this is Herc's most high-stakes adventure yet.
Will the boys become monster-slaying heroes like their namesakes?
Or will they learn that myths might not have the full story?
- The fourth epic adventure in the series is bigger and bolder
than ever, with a mega monster and a new demigod - brilliantly
illustrated throughout by David O'Connell
- Due to the curriculum, the Minotaur is one of the most familiar
Greek characters to kids, and this book wraps up the modern twists
on the Twelve Labours of Hercules, featuring another legendary
character, Cerberus
- Alongside humour, Tom Vaugham explores themes of bravery, 'goodness',
unlikely friendship and blended families
