Tiny Hercules
by Jon Lock, illustrated by Nich Angell
Interest age: 6 to 12
Reading age: 7+
Published by Macmillan Children's Books, 2026
About this book
Tiny Hercules usually lives on Tiny Mount Olympus, being a hero and defeating monsters. Unfortunately, Tiny Hercules has annoyed grumpy Tiny Zeus one too many times, and he's banished to the land of the Titans (the human world). There, he crashes into the life of Jeff, and rampages about, trying to defeat a 'lion' (Jeff's cat) and complete an epic quest. And then, Tiny Zeus appears, disguised as a swan. Will Tiny Hercules prevail?
This book is brilliant fun. There is just the right balance between logical storyline and hilarious chaos. Packed with jokes and puns, and exploding with action, this should grab the attention of any reader. The bright, bold illustrations are full of character and drama, while the text is in upper and lower case, in a font with infant as, making it appealing to read. At the back of the book, as well as a guide to drawing Tiny Hercules, there is an extra tiny tale. This is the first in a series that promises to be dynamic fun. Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart.
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