Hercules #3: Hercules 3: Hero to Zero by Tom Vaughan (author)

Featured in The Sunday Times’ best children’s books inspired by Greek myths.

Hercules Braver may seem like a regular kid, but he is (secretly) a Greek hero… His birth dad is Zeus himself! So, Herc’s life will no doubt be filled with GLORY. But what about FORTUNE?
It’s the school holidays and Herc has so many plans… sailing a yacht, going on a cruise, and generally touring the world slaying monsters. But Mum tells him they’re struggling to make ends meet, and the best she can manage is to send him to Young Explorers camp with his friend Pav. DISASTER!
How can Herc make money? Invent something amazing? Win the lottery? Become a tech billionaire? He’s on the case with Pav, Hatty and Natthew. But their schemes take them to some unexpected places… especially when vengeful Zeus finds out that Hercules and Mum might reveal his secret existence!
Soon, Herc is facing the pranks of trickster god Hermes, rafting down a treacherous river, and dressing up as a donkey… Can he get his hands on the fortune he craves, or will he find that true riches lie in unexpected places? And can he and Mum finally get one over on the Greek Gods…?

• The third instalment in the bestselling series, this is a hilarious, accessible package brilliantly illustrated by David O’Connell. Ideal for fans of Louie Stowell’s Loki, Maz Evans, Marvel’s Thor films and Disney’s Hercules.


• Hercules Braver’s adventures in this book are loosely based on the next three Labours of Hercules, ideal for all young fans of Greek mythology!


• Heartfelt exploration Herc’s relationship with his mum, heroines of Greek mythology, and what true riches might be.

Praise for the first Hercules book
“With a generous smattering of Greek mythology, this laugh-out-loud tale explores the nature of friendship, love and loyalty with a perfect mix of humour and tenderness.” BookTrust
“A brilliant, accessible and VERY funny book” - Jen Carney, author of The Accidental Diary of B.U.G.