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Featured in The Sunday Times' best children's booksinspired by Greek myths.Hercules Bravermay seem like a regular kid, but he is (secretly) a Greek hero...His birth dad is Zeus himself! So, Herc's life will no doubt befilled with GLORY. But what about FORTUNE?It's the school holidays and Herc has so many plans... sailinga yacht, going on a cruise, and generally touring the world slayingmonsters. But Mum tells him they're struggling to make ends meet,and the best she can manage is to send him to Young Explorerscamp with his friend Pav. DISASTER!How can Herc make money? Invent something amazing? Win the lottery?Become a tech billionaire? He's on the case with Pav, Hattyand Natthew. But their schemes take them to some unexpected places...especially when vengeful Zeus finds out that Hercules and Mummight reveal his secret existence! Soon, Herc is facing the pranks of trickster god Hermes, raftingdown a treacherous river, and dressing up as a donkey... Can heget his hands on the fortune he craves, or will he find that trueriches lie in unexpected places? And can he and Mum finally getone over on the Greek Gods...? The third instalment in the bestselling series, thisis a hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by DavidO'Connell. Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, MazEvans, Marvel's Thor films and Disney's Hercules.Hercules Braver's adventures in this book are looselybased on the next three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all youngfans of Greek mythology!Heartfelt exploration Herc's relationship with his mum,heroines of Greek mythology, and what true riches might be.  Praise for the first Hercules book"With a generous smattering of Greek mythology, this laugh-out-loudtale explores the nature of friendship, love and loyaltywith a perfect mix of humour and tenderness." BookTrust"A brilliant, accessible and VERY funny book" -Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.

Featured in The Sunday Times' best children's booksinspired 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 demigodwhen, to his surprise, his cousin Theseus suddenly comes to stayfrom Greece. Theseus, son of Poseidon, is a young demigod justlike Hercules. But right as Herc was (finally) preparing to be aheroically good role model, infuriating Theseus causes TROUBLE atevery turn! But soon the boys are forced to work together - because Zeus hasbeen so focused on writing a book that he's lost control of thecosmos... and now the universe is in jeopardy. One of the mostterrifying monsters in Greek myth has hatched an escape from theunderworld! With their dads pre-occupied, it's up to Herc and Theoto 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 bolderthan ever, with a mega monster and a new demigod - brilliantlyillustrated throughout by David O'ConnellDue to the curriculum, the Minotaur is one of the most familiarGreek characters to kids, and this book wraps up the modern twistson the Twelve Labours of Hercules, featuring another legendarycharacter, CerberusAlongside humour, Tom Vaugham explores themes of bravery, 'goodness',unlikely friendship and blended families