If your child enjoys myths and legends, give this juvenile fiction novel a try! Follow seventh grader, Hercules Beal, as he navigates his class assignment: perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life. A heartwarming read that touches on the themes of family, loss, humor, and community. Schmidt weaves in excitement and hard moments, yet ends on an uplifting high note for the young reader.
Bergen Daley, Youth Services Librarian
The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary Schmidt