Herakles: Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth - Paperback

by Simon Spence (Author)

'A wonderfully enjoyable adventure story. A SILVER MEDAL winner and highly recommended.' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Winner of first prize at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for illustrations and the eBook category. Gold medal winner at the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards.

Silver medalist in the Wishing Shelf Children's Books Awards

The most powerful hero in all of Greek mythology, Herakles is challenged to control his strength. Commanded by the gods, he must take on twelve great Labours: battling with monsters, controlling rivers, wrestling with lions, visiting the Underworld and fighting an army. Can he succeed and what will be his final reward?

Learn more in our award-winning myth book for children, ages 4 to 10.

Author Biography

Dr. Simon Spence studied for his Ph.D. at the University of Nottingham, looking at the myths of Jason, Perseus and Bellerophon. His book, 'The Image of Jason in Early Greek Myth," is the result of this work and is the most extensive analysis of the myth up to the fifth century B.C.

In 2013, Simon launched the Early Myths series, which brings the oldest myths stories to a new audience. Early Myths is a children's books series with beautiful illustrations inspired by some of the oldest Classical vase-paintings and sculptures. The aim is to bring some of the oldest myth characters to a young audience, to excite and inspire young minds with the oldest Greek tales.

Simon lives and works in Dublin, Ireland and has over twenty-five years experience in teaching Classical history, archaeology and myth.