McMullan,
Kate. Get
to Work, Hercules. Stone Arch see Capstone, 2012. $23.99
ISBN 978-1-4342-3196-3 elm/ms (Grade 5-8). E-BN
This is a cute,
funny intro to Greek myths. It is part of the Myth O Mania series. Hades, King of the Underworld, claims he wants to
set the record straight on the Greek myth of the twelve labors of Hercules. Hercules had help. Mostly from Uncle Hades, but also from some other
characters.
The story is told in a comfortable, reader-friendly manner, almost conspiratorially. There is some funny play on words and downright silliness, but it is a great way to introduce the younger reader to the myth and could encourage a search for the original myth.
Added to the story is a "King Hades Quick and Easy Guide to the Myths", which provides definitions and pronunciations of names, places and terms. This was very helpful. There are also a glossary, a brief excerpt from the Book of Myths, and writing prompts and questions to start discussions.
The story is told in a comfortable, reader-friendly manner, almost conspiratorially. There is some funny play on words and downright silliness, but it is a great way to introduce the younger reader to the myth and could encourage a search for the original myth.
Added to the story is a "King Hades Quick and Easy Guide to the Myths", which provides definitions and pronunciations of names, places and terms. This was very helpful. There are also a glossary, a brief excerpt from the Book of Myths, and writing prompts and questions to start discussions.
Myth O Mania series includes seven
titles that
introduce young readers to the various Greek myths. They
are all told from the point of view of Hades, who has a hand in
each of the myths. G
Subject: Greek Mythology - Twelve Labors of Hercules
Joan Theal
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