The 12 Labors of Hercules: A Graphic Retelling

by Blake Hoena (Retold by), Estudio Haus (Illustrator)

Overview

To fulfill his quest and erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was ordered to complete 12 difficult labors. From wrestling the Nemean Lion to capturing the Erymanthian boar, Hercules achieved the impossible and became a legendary hero of ancient mythology. Follow Hercules' exciting adventure in graphic novel format.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496662538
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	Ancient Myths
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	57 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

cz Blake A. Hoena grew up in central Wisconsin, where he wrote stories about robots conquering the moon and trolls lumbering around the woods behind his parents house. He now lives in Minnesota and enjoys writing about fun things like history, space aliens, and superheroes. Blake has written more than fifty chapter books and dozens of graphic novels for children.

Interviews

Accessible yet engaging text enhanced by colorful illustrations in safe graphic novel format. Ancient fact boxes provide insights to characters, settings, and story contexts. Ancient mythology is a trending topic in pop culture. Also, a new Hercules movie with Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is coming out July 2014.

Editorial Reviews

This is a good introductory series for those ready for more complexity and darkness in their mythology. Caption bubbles are used to provide additional information about myths, geography, and specific characters.

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