Hercules

Written by Robert Burleigh · Illustrated by Raúl Colón

Hercules must brave the Underworld to capture the fearsome Cerberus.

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32 pages· 1,226 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD580L

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Bookroo's summary

Hercules faces his ultimate challenge: entering the Underworld to capture Cerberus, the monstrous three-headed dog. With eleven daunting tasks behind him, can he survive this perilous journey and return alive? Discover the courage and valor of this legendary hero as he confronts his greatest fear in a world where the dead reside. Will Hercules succeed in his final labor, or will the Underworld claim him forever? Dive into this epic tale of bravery and myth, where the stakes are life and death, and the hero's legacy hangs in the balance.

From the publisher

Journey back to ancient Greece and meet the greatest hero who ever lived–Hercules! With eleven difficult tasks behind him, he now must face the last and most terrifying. To bring back the three-headed monster dog, Cerberus, Hercules must enter the Underworld–where the dead go–and come back alive! With a bold storytelling voice, Robert Burleigh takes the reader into the classical world of Greek mythology and reveals the courage and valor of this larger-than-life hero. Award-winning illustrator Raul Colon s dazzling artwork imbues this classical story with magic and power.”

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