The 12 Labors of Hercules: A Graphic Retelling

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

Overview

To erase a sorrowful past, the half-man, half-god Hercules was tasked with completing 12 difficult labors. Hercules' exciting tale is told through action-packed illustrations in graphic novel format and crafty story-telling. Ancient Facts throughout the book provide more information about the characters, settings, and primary sources of the original stories.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491422755
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Ancient Myths
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	GN720L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

The oracle of Delphi — The early labors — The middle labors — The final labors — The legacy of Hercules.

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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