Nico Bravo and the Hound of Hades

Written by Mike Cavallaro

Book #1 in the Nico Bravo series

Can Nico prevent a pint-sized warrior from unleashing a zombie apocalypse?

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192 pages· GN390L

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Nico Bravo works at Vulcan’s Celestial Supply Shop, where magic solves mythical problems. When Eowulf, a descendant of Beowulf, arrives determined to slay Cerberus, Nico faces a dire challenge. Cerberus guards the living world from the Underworld's hordes. If Eowulf succeeds, chaos will reign. Can Nico stop this pint-sized warrior from triggering a zombie apocalypse and save the world from disaster? Dive into a world where myths collide with modern-day dilemmas, and every decision could mean the difference between peace and pandemonium.

From the publisher

A 2019 New York Public Library Best Books for KidsA 2020 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionTake another look at your favorite myths and legends in this hillarious new graphic novel by Mike Cavallaro!Got a problem? At Vulcan’s Celestial Supply Shop, you can find the magical merchandise to set things right. The seasoned staff–a kid named Nico Bravo, a sphinx named Lula, and a unicorn named Buck–pride themselves on providing “legendary service and expertise in all areas of the arcane.”But Nico’s world is about to be turned upside down, and it’s all thanks his latest customer: Eowulf, the pint-size descendant of the monster slayer Beowulf. Determined to carry on the family business, this would-be warrior plans to slay Cerberus, the terrifying, three-headed hound of Hades. There’s just one problem–Cerberus is the only thing preventing the hordes of the Underworld from entering the land of the living. Can Nico stop Eowulf from unleashing a zombie apocalypse?

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