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88 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| April, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-1-4814-3507-9$16.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4814-3506-2$5.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4814-3508-6
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Heroes in Training series.
Illustrated by
Craig Phillips.
Lead by Zeus, the young Olympians continue to battle King Cronus and his Creatures of Chaos. Their quest in this ninth book involves rescuing Artemis, who's being held captive by the Titan Crius. Close calls, fast-paced action, and cliffhanger chapter endings will keep fans engaged, as will the series' lighthearted tone and humor. Occasional black-and-white drawings highlight key moments.
115 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| April, 2014
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-8846-5$15.99
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PaperISBN 9778-1-4424-8845-8$5.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4424-8847-2
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1-3
Heroes in Training series.
These books continue the adventures of the young Olympians, who are battling King Cronus to fulfill their destinies. In Typhon, the group fights a giant and frees a captured Olympian. In Apollo, the heroes must outwit more Titans to collect the golden aegis. These installments maintain the series' lighthearted tone and humor; occasional black-and-white drawings contribute a classical tone. Review covers these Heroes in Training titles: Apollo and the Battle of the Birds and Typhon and the Winds of Destruction.
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Heroes in Training series.
Illustrated by
Craig Phillips.
This eighth book continues the adventures of the young Olympians, who are battling King Cronus and his Creatures of Chaos to fulfill their destinies. Here they contend with terrifying giant spiders and a huge web in the sky. This installment maintains the series' lighthearted tone and humor; occasional black-and-white drawings contribute a classical vibe.
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Heroes in Training series.
Illustrated by
Craig Phillips.
The adventures continue for the young Olympians, who are battling King Cronus and the Titans to fulfill their destinies. Here, Zeus and company encounter some Amazons, confront an oracle-eating python, and add another Olympian to their group. This seventh installment maintains the series' lighthearted humor and lively pacing; occasional black-and-white drawings contribute a classical tone.
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Heroes in Training series.
Illustrated by
Suzanne Williams.
In their fourth chapter book, the young Olympians' battle against the Titans continues. Here, Zeus et al. search for a new weapon and encounter another Olympian along the way. The lighthearted strife and bickering spice up the characters' journey toward self-discovery. Hyperion maintains the series' humor; comic black-and-white illustrations will appeal to young readers.
117 pp.
| Simon/Aladdin
| April, 2013
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TradeISBN 978-1-4424-5725-2$15.99
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PaperISBN 978-1-4424-5267-1$5.99
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1-3
Heroes in Training series.
Providing a new take on the Greek myth of the rise of the Olympians and fall of the Titans, these lighthearted chapter books focus on the titular gods' journeys of self discovery. Accompanied by Zeus and Hera, Poseidon and Hades discover their true roles as gods. The books' humorous approach will appeal to younger readers, as will the cartoonlike black-and-white illustrations. Review covers these Heroes in Training titles: Hades and the Helm of Darkness and Poseidon and the Sea of Fury.
(3)
1-3
Heroes in Training series.
These books continue the adventures of the young Olympians, who are battling King Cronus to fulfill their destinies. In Typhon, the group fights a giant and frees a captured Olympian. In Apollo, the heroes must outwit more Titans to collect the golden aegis. These installments maintain the series' lighthearted tone and humor; occasional black-and-white drawings contribute a classical tone. Review covers these Heroes in Training titles: Apollo and the Battle of the Birds and Typhon and the Winds of Destruction.
(3)
1-3
Heroes in Training series.
Providing a new take on the Greek myth of the rise of the Olympians and fall of the Titans, these lighthearted chapter books focus on the titular gods' journeys of self discovery. Accompanied by Zeus and Hera, Poseidon and Hades discover their true roles as gods. The books' humorous approach will appeal to younger readers, as will the cartoonlike black-and-white illustrations. Review covers these Heroes in Training titles: Hades and the Helm of Darkness and Poseidon and the Sea of Fury.
(3)
1-3
Heroes in Training series.
Providing a new take on the Greek myth of the rise of the Olympians and fall of the Titans, this lighthearted chapter book focuses on Zeus’s journey from unassuming boy to nascent hero on a mystical quest. The book's humorous approach will appeal to younger readers, as will the dynamic cartoonlike black-and-white illustrations.