Hercules is the ultimate mythical hero. This fast-paced, exciting story will keep readers rooting for the heroic Hercules to succeed as the colorful pages transport us to the mythical world. After killing his family in a fit of madness, he strives for redemption through twelve impossible labors. If completed, not only would the gods forgive his terrible actions, but they would also grant him immortality. Action-packed illustrations and accessible content quickly plunge readers into the first two of Hercules’ labors; the killing of the Nemean Lion and beheading of the many-headed hydra.