Hercules: the Diary of a (Sort of) Hero

by Tom Vaughan, illustrated by David O’Connell

If Hercules Braver is going to survive his new secondary school, he has to live up to his name, fast. He needs to become strong and tanned and popular, like a Greek hero. Not weak and pale and unpopular, like a Greek yoghurt. But his bid for popularity ends up saddling him with a set of impossible tasks… like cleaning out the monster-riddled school pond, facing up to the school bully and finding the headmaster’s cat. Then Herc’s charming, impressive birth dad turns up after years living in Greece, and Hercules thinks his problems are solved. With God-like strength and awe-inspiring powers, could his dad even be … the real Zeus?! And will Hercules learn what it truly means to be a hero?

Published by Scholastic | 29th February 2024 | ISBN 9780702324635

Hercules: A Hero’s Journey (on a School Trip)

by Tom Vaughan, illustrated by David O’Connell

Hercules Braver has a secret: he’s a real-life demigod! So, why does he seem so… ordinary?
Most children of Zeus have some kind of superskill – like bravery, warrior skills or healing powers. Well, thanks to a wild boar (long story), Herc and his friends are off on a school trip to Greece. He’s bound to discover his gift there – and even meet more of the gods!

But after ending up neck-deep in horse poo, almost falling down a mountain and facing a fierce flock of ravens, this trip feels more like an epic voyage… What’s really going on with the mysterious gods, Athena, Apollo and Ares? And will Hercules discover what makes him special?

Published by Scholastic | 12th September 2024 | ISBN 9780702324628

Hercules: Hero to Zero?

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…?

Published by Scholastic | 10th April 2025 | ISBN 9780702340406