Zeus the Mighty: The Trials of Hairy-Clees (Book 3) by Crispin Boyer Published by Under the Stars on August 3, 2021
ISBN: 142633897X
Pages: 192
Genres: Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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Zeus the Mighty: The Trials of Hairy-Clees
At the Mount Olympus Pet Center there live a lively assortment of animals who, when it is night-time, come out as the ancient Greek creatures they firmly believe they are. Zeus, a golden hamster, functions as the leader. Hermes, a “lady chicken” wants to join a group and, by accomplishing a series of trials, she is successful.
This is a creative way to learn about the Greek gods and goddesses who are very endearing as their animal nature fits into their roles from ancient times. At the end there is a section called “The Truth Behind the Fiction” where heroes, myths, and the ancient Greek characters are described. Heracles, or Hercules in Roman history, is a main character, and his description goes along with that. The illustrative drawings add so much to the text.
This book is the 3rd in the Zeus the Mighty series which should appeal to 2nd to 5th graders.
Reviewed by Ellen Spring, Oceanside High School, Rockland