Dr. Zeus

By James Patterson, Chris Tebbetts

A boy's mission: save his family's history from erasure by Greek gods.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 118 ratings

352 pages· 39,437 words· Est. 5.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Nick's ordinary life flips when Greek gods assign him a quest to save his family's history. With Dr. Zeus and Hermes by his side, Nick travels to ancient Greece, facing gods and monsters. Can he rise to the challenge, or will his tale end in tragedy? Dive into a world of myth, humor, and heart as Nick discovers if he's the hero his family needs.

From the publisher

Middle School meets Percy Jackson in this exciting adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson, where Greek gods task an ordinary twelve-year-old with a big mission. Nick Andino isn’t exactly “hero” material. He’s perfectly happy working at his family’s Greek diner, pining over his crush, and avoiding his bully. His life isn’t very exciting… until destiny comes calling. Dr. Zeus, the over-the-top king of the gods, zooms into town with a quest that Nick must complete to save Andinos past and present from being erased from history. Accompanied by a fast-talking Hermes, Nick journeys back to ancient Greece, where his ancestors await–along with new friends and a whole host of Greek gods and monsters. Can Nick be the hero the Andinos need, or will his story be another Greek tragedy? This fast-paced, feel-good adventure from the world’s favorite storyteller has black-and-white illustrations throughout, and amphitheaters full of humor and heart.

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