Hercules: A Hero's Journey (on a School Trip)

Author: Vaughan, Tom

Interest age: from c 8 years

Published on 12 September 2024 by Scholastic in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 320 pages
197 x 129 x 22 | 226g

Hercules Braver has a secret: he's a real-life demigod!

So, why does he seem so... ordinary?

Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill - like bravery,

warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar

(long story), Herc and his friends are off on a school trip to

Greece. He's bound to discover his gift there - and even meet more

of the gods!

But after ending up neck-deep in horse poo, almost falling down

a mountain and facing a fierce flock of ravens, this trip feels

more like an epic voyage...

What's really going on with the mysterious gods, Athena, Apollo

and Ares? And will Hercules discover what makes him special?

Following up on Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of)

Hero, this is a hilarious, accessible package brilliantly

illustrated by David O'Connell.

Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell's Loki, Maz Evans, Marvel's

Thor films and Disney's Hercules.

Hercules Braver's adventures in this book are loosely

based on the next three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all young

fans of Greek mythology!

Heartfelt exploration of friendship, secret struggles

and discovering your strengths and talents, even if they're unexpected.

Book 1 was a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month

Praise for the first Hercules book

'With a generous smattering of Greek mythology, this laugh-out-loud

tale explores the nature of friendship, love and loyalty

with 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.