Classic Collection: The Twelve Tasks of Hercules by Saviour Pirotta

Classic Collection: The Twelve Tasks of Hercules by Saviour Pirotta

Retold in clear contemporary language and coupled by illustrations, find out how Hercules fairs in his twelve daunting tasks. Hercules is set twelve impossible tasks. They range from destroying the many-headed Hydra to fetching the goddess Hera's golden apples. Each one will test Hercules, and if he triumphs, make him a hero. Does Hercules have the strength, courage and cunning to complete all twelve tasks? Discover why this myth of Hercules is still famous today, even after thousands of years.   The Classic Greek Mythologies series: Enjoy delving into the lives of these ancient Greek heroes. Discover their  many adventures, from fighting monsters, to undertaking life-threatening tasks  and attempting to achieve the impossible. Clear language and beautiful artwork makes it easier for young readers to engage with these epic stories. The Classic Greek Mythology series includes: Theseus & the Minotaur:  978-1-78171-636-6 Perseus & Medusa:  978-1-78171-638-0 Jason & the Golden Fleece:  978-1-78171-640-3 The Twelve Tasks of Hercules:  978-1-78171-642-7

This retelling keeps a balance between giving enough to whet the appetite for a good yarn and myth, and not overwhelming the younger reader

Gerald Kelley's work has been featured in children's books, educational materials and short story magazines. He has illustrated for a number of clients, including Scholastic, Macmillan and QED. Gerald lives in Denver, Colorado, where he enjoys long hiking with his dog.

Saviour Pirotta is the best-selling author of over 100 children's books. Born in Malta and now living in Yorkshire, Saviour has written stories, poems and plays since he was a boy, and has been writing full-time since 1986. He has won the English Association Award as well as Aesop Accolade in the US.

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ISBN 13	9781781716427
ISBN 10	1781716420
Title	Classic Collection: The Twelve Tasks of Hercules
Author	Saviour Pirotta
Series	Classic Collection
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2014-09-08
Number of pages	48
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