Hercules vs the Minotaur

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