The Quest for the Golden Fleas
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2019 · Est. 3.5 hour read

The Quest for the Golden Fleas

By Crispin Boyer

Part of the Zeus the Mighty series

A hamster king must find the Golden Fleas before his fellow pets rebel.

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192 pages· 24,261 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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In a pet shop atop a hill in Athens, Georgia, Zeus, a hamster with delusions of grandeur, rules over a quirky band of animals. Named after Greek gods, these pets aren't just ordinary creatures. Zeus faces a monumental challenge: to find the mythical 'Golden Fleas' and secure his reign before his fellow critters rise against him. Will this tiny ruler succeed in his epic quest, or will his kingdom crumble? Join Zeus and his hilarious companions on a whimsical adventure that reimagines the legendary tale of the Golden Fleece.

From the publisher

Greek mythology meets cute talking animals in this first adventure in a hilarious new middle grade fiction series, starring Zeus the mighty … king of the gods … ruler of minions … HAMSTER, and the crazy crew of critters of the Mount Olympus Pet Center. Welcome to the Mount Olympus Pet Center, which sits high on a hill in Athens … Georgia. The owner, Artie, has a soft spot for animals that need a forever home, and she has rescued a menagerie of creatures, each named after a powerful god or goddess. But these animals aren’t just pets with cool names … Meet Zeus, a tiny hamster with a mighty appetite for power. His cage sits atop a high shelf so he can watch the other pets from above. But being king of the gods is a tough job: You’ve got to issue orders and decrees, make sure to stay in tip-top shape by running on your exercise wheel, and most importantly, lead your minions on epic journeys. And Zeus the Mighty has one giant task in front of him: Find the “Golden Fleas” and solidify his position before the other gods rebel. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and learn with this adorable and quirky cast of characters in their unforgettable first adventure – a reimagining of the tale of the Golden Fleece.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
192
Words
24,261
Reading age
8–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
Themes & topics
Books about petsBooks about Greek and Roman mythologyBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about adventure and adventurersBooks about labyrinths
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
507448
Publication
Published
October 22, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781426335471

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