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Lost Legends: Zero to Hero

By Jen Calonita
Series: Disney's Lost Legends
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The fourth book in an exciting middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney's most lovable roguish heroes as kids! Before he saved Mount Olympus... Hercules was just a boy trying to find his way. How am I supposed to prove myself a hero if... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Twelve-year-old Hercules and Theseus are sent on a quest for a god and as the pair face off against giants, robbers, and monsters, Hercules also learns about inner strength.

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The fourth book in an exciting middle grade series that features the adventures of Disney's most lovable roguish heroes as kids!

Before he saved Mount Olympus... Hercules was just a boy trying to find his way. How am I supposed to prove myself a hero if no one will give me a chance?

Twelve-year-old Hercules doesn't fit in. He's awkward and clumsy, and his excessive strength tends to be more hurtful than it is helpful. But Herc believes that if he were just given the chance to prove himself, he could show everyone that he really does belong. Of course, Hercules never expected his chance to come by way of an angry god.

One night, a prized olive grove is ruined and the god Nike appears, looking for a culprit. Hercules's neighbours are quick to accuse him until an older boy named Theseus steps in and defends Hercules. Because of their actions, Nike tasks Theseus and Hercules to go to Athens and retrieve an olive seed and the Cretan bull as a way to appease the god and make up for the destruction.

The two set off and soon encounter giants, robbers, and monsters who try to stop them. Hercules is glad to have Theseus by his side, but he can't help but wonder — is Theseus on this quest out of the goodness of his heart? Or does he also have something to prove?

Filled with impressive feats and inspiring friendship, the Lost Legends series explores the untold origins of Disney's most infamous rogue boys.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781368048637

Publisher: Hyperion

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Hyperion

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jen Calonita Penguin Books Series: Disney's Lost Legends Young Adult

About the Author

Jen Calonita is a New York Times best-selling, award-winning author whose works include the series Secrets of My Hollywood Life and Fairy Tale Reform School, along with Disney's A Twisted Tale. She lives in New York with her husband, two boys, and a chihuahua named Ben Kenobi. A huge Disney fan, Jen dreams of moving the whole family into the Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World. Visit her online at www.JenCalonitaOnline.com.

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